An Introduction to Sustainability: Environmental, Social and Personal Perspectives
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (596 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 113869830X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 280 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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These include: working to improve equality within and across generations; moving from consumerism to quality of life goals; and respecting diversity in both nature and culture.Areas of emerging importance such as the economics of prosperity and wellbeing stand alongside core topics including:· Energy and society· Consumption and consumerism· Risk and resilience· Waste, water and land.Key challenges and applications are explored through international case studies and each chapter includes a thematic essay drawing on diverse literature to provide an integrated introduction to fundamental issues.Housed on Routledge Sustainability Hub, the book’s companion website contains a range of features to engage students with the interdisciplinary nature of Sustainability. An Introduction to Sustai