This book offers a collection of methods and approaches aimed at
resolving some of humanity's most pressing problems on a local and
global level. Many of the techniques are practical, with
straightforward application and demonstrated positive outcomes,
while others are more visionary. Important for transitioning to a
more sustainable world, these methods allow for the constructive
challenging of existing Western development and governance. The
four specific areas covered are: increasing the sustainability of
cities, improving governance for sustainability, transitioning to
more sustainable economies and encouraging sustainable living.
Designing methodologies for change requires competence and
knowledge, combined with courage to experiment and willingness to
address a challenge. This book provides much-needed methodological
solutions, which will have direct implications for the way policies
are developed and decisions are made. It challenges many
established notions and practices, such as democracy, innovation,
urban planning, community participation and marketing. Innovative
and creative, the approaches described in this book will be of
particular interest to those at the frontier of knowledge
development. With 30 contributors from 12 countries, the book will
appeal to a global readership, including academics, professionals,
practitioners, policy-makers, activists, civil society and anyone
interested in sustainability. Contributors include: G. Allegretti,
T. Atlee, A. Blinov, D. Bogueva, T. Bouricius, G. Burke, J. Byrne,
P. Devereux, C. Eon, D. Galloway, L. Gorissen, X. Guo, J.
Hartz-Karp, C. Hendrigan, K. Holmes, J. Hong, J. Kenworthy, D.
Marinova, M. Marinova, A. Matan, P. Newman, L. Peral, S. Petrova,
J. Pope, T. Raphaely, E. Safonov, L. Stocker, V. Todorov, R.
Weymouth, S. White
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