Jennifer Elliott

An Introduction to Sustainable Development (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The new edition has been extensively revised to highlight recent developments in the theory and practice of sustainable development. The theoretical framework underpinning the book has also been strengthened and explicit attention is now given to the significance of geography and place. It also reviews recent activity in the arena of developing indicators of sustainable development.

Containing a wealth of new case studies from across the globe, discussion question, guides for further reading and a glossary, this text provides an invaluable introduction to the characteristics, challenges and opportunities of sustainable development.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Oktober 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781136918261
• Artikelnr.: 38279311

Autorenporträt

Jennifer A. Elliott is Principal Lecturer in Geography at the University of Brighton.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1. What is Sustainable Development? 2. The Global Challenges of Sustainable Development 3. Actors and Action Towards Sustainable Development 4. Sustainable Rural Livelihoods 5. Sustainable Urban Livelihoods 6. Sustainable Development in the Developing World: An Assessment

Rezensionen

'A useful summary of the subject. Clear maps and figures and key information in boxes.' - Dr Howard Lee, Wye College, UK, on the second edition

'This book is a joy to read. It describes without bias the myriad factors influencing our current understanding of sustainable development. It is well illustrated with figures, tables and boxes.' - Experimental Agriculture