Fundamentals of Sustainable Development
Earthscan Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-84971-419-8 (ISBN)
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The book has been written in an accessible way, and can be read with ease by those with no previous knowledge of sustainable development. The first part presents an overview of the conceptual and practical challenges in sustainable development stemming from human-environment relations as well as ensuing issues of inequality and insecurity. The second part explores strategies and solutions for facing these challenges. It presents case studies from all over the world and draws on many disciplines to investigate topics such as climate change, energy, technology, political and economic instruments, and sustainable business practices.
An interactive and complete educational tool, the book comes with a website containing exercises, learning goals and summaries for each chapter as well as over forty video clips. It also offers a `lecturer section’ which includes a PowerPoint to accompany every chapter, and answers and explanations to the exercises. This stimulating book is an invaluable resource for students and lecturers in all disciplines who have an interest in the sustainability of our planet, and our human society and economy.
Niko Roorda works as a senior consultant on sustainable development, corporate social responsibility and change management for companies and universities in several countries. Based on more than 20 years of experience in these topics, he received his PhD title at Maastricht University in 2010. For his achievements Roorda received the Dutch National Award for Innovation and Sustainable Development. Peter Blaze Corcoran is Professor of Environmental Studies and Environmental Education and Director of the Center for Environmental and Sustainability Education at Florida Gulf Coast University. Joseph P. Weakland is a doctoral student at University of Florida.
Foreword Part 1: SWOT analysis 1. Sustainable Development, an Introduction 2. Flaws in the Fabric: People and Nature 3. Flaws in the Fabric: People and Society 4. Sources of Vigour Part 2: Solution Strategies 5. Here and There 6. Now and Later 7. Climate and Energy 8. Sustainable Business Practices
Zusatzinfo | 82 Line drawings, color; 76 Halftones, color; 196 Illustrations, color |
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Verlagsort | London |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 174 x 246 mm |
Gewicht | 748 g |
Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz |
Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Spezielle Soziologien | |
Wirtschaft ► Volkswirtschaftslehre | |
ISBN-10 | 1-84971-419-3 / 1849714193 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-84971-419-8 / 9781849714198 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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