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Sustainable Development - Principles, Frameworks, and Case Studies (Paperback)
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Sustainable Development - Principles, Frameworks, and Case Studies (Paperback)
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Coined in the 1970s, the term sustainable development and the ideas
behind it have enjoyed varying amounts of popularity over the
years. And while dire predictions abound, the full impacts of
global warming are not known, nor can they be known. What we do
know is that to be sustainable, all societies must adjust to new
realities, which include changing ecosystems and natural limits to
growth. How do we address these issues and maintain an equitable
way of life for all on the planet? Exploring the human-related
aspects of sustainable development, Sustainable Development:
Principles, Frameworks, and Case Studies emphasizes the need to
move away from an unwanted circumstance by being systemic in our
thinking instead of symptomatic. The authors argue that we cannot
move away from an unwanted, negative circumstance, unless we can
move toward a desired, positive outcome. The text summarizes
positive approaches and presents strong theoretical and historical
concepts along with salient case examples that illustrate the
desired outcome of each model or framework discussed. Often
ensnared in thorny political ideology, the sustainable development
issue also suffers from a deep and multidimensional nature that can
be intimidating. This book offers, in one volume, a broad
discussion of important frameworks pertaining to sustainable
development. Based on the expertise of distinguished practitioners
and scholars, the book's content includes diverse and interrelated
subjects drawn from a wide range of geographical areas. It offers
techniques for evaluating and applying the basic principles of
sustainable development and participatory project planning to
achieve economic and environmental goals.
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