The Sustainable University - Progress and prospects (Paperback)

The direction of higher education is at a crossroads against a background of mounting sustainability-related issues and uncertainties. This book seeks to inspire positive change in higher education by exploring the rich notion of the sustainable university and illustrating pathways through which its potential can be realised. Based on the experience of leading higher education institutions in the UK, the book outlines progress in the realisation of the concept of the 'sustainable university' appropriate to the socioeconomic and ecological conditions facing society and graduates. Written by leading exponents of sustainability and sustainability education, this book brings together examples, insight, reflection and strategies from the experience of ten universities, widely recognised as leaders in developing sustainability in higher education. The book thus draws on a wealth of experience to provide reflective critical analysis of barriers, achievements, strategies and potential. It critically reviews the theory and practice involved in developing the sustainable university in a systemic and whole institutional manner, including the role of organisational learning. While remaining mindful of the challenges of the current climate, The Sustainable University maps out new directions and lines of research as well as offering practical advice for researchers, students and professionals in the fields of management, leadership, organisational change, strategy and curriculum development who wish to take this work further.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Studies in Sustainable Development
Release date:	May 2014
First published:	2013
Editors:	Stephen Sterling
Foreword by:	Sara Parkin OBE
Editors:	Larch Maxey • Heather Luna
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	334
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-80151-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > Universities / polytechnics Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental economics > Sustainability Promotions
LSN:	1-138-80151-8
Barcode:	9781138801516

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