Sustainability is one of the buzzwords of our times and a key
imperative for economic growth, technological development, social
equity, and environmental quality. But what does it really mean and
how is it being implemented around the world? In this clear-eyed
book, Maurie Cohen introduces students to the concept of
sustainability, tracing its history and application from local
land-use practices, construction techniques and reorientation of
business models to national and global institutions seeking to
foster sustainable practices. Examining sustainable development in
scientific, technological, social and political terms, he shows
that it remains an elusive concept and evidence of its unambiguous
achievements can be difficult to ascertain. Moreover, developed and
developing countries have formulated divergent agendas to engage
the notion of sustainability, further complicating its application
and progress across the world. Innovative and readily accessible to
students from a range of disciplines, this primer takes us on a
journey to show that sustainability is as much about unchartered
waters as it is about formulating answers to urgent global issues.
General
Imprint: |
Polity Press
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
October 2020 |
Authors: |
M.J. Cohen
|
Dimensions: |
231 x 156 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
200 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5095-4032-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Earth & environment >
The environment >
General
|
LSN: |
1-5095-4032-6 |
Barcode: |
9781509540327 |
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