Jean Russ

Sustainability and Design Ethics, Second Edition (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

From the general introduction to the more sophisticated theories, followed by the practices of design professionals and organizations that embody these theories, and, the detailed measures and actions to achieve sustainability and a flourishing future, this book unveils a broad understanding of the theories and practices using ethical reasoning.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 199
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. November 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780429014758
• Artikelnr.: 54796370

Autorenporträt

Jean Russ is a professor of environmental technology at the College of Southern Maryland and an adjunct member of the faculty at the University of Maryland University College. Russ has worked in management positions in manufacturing and design/engineering consulting firms, including as a principal in two firms. Her professional accomplishments include the design and management of environmental cleanups on manufacturing sites, the assessment and design of brownfield cleanup projects, and restoration planning and design for disturbed sites. She has also been the project manager or principal in charge of more than 60 land development projects of various sizes.Since becoming a full-time educator, Russ has developed and taught the environmental technology and environmental management curricula for the College of Southern Maryland. Russ is a licensed landscape architect and has served in a variety of roles in professional organizations, including the American Society of Landscape Architects, National Association of Environmental Professionals, Soil and Water Conservation Society, and the Maryland Consulting Engineers Council.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Why Does Prometheus Suffer? 2. Professional Ethics. 3. Is There an
Ethical Obligation to Act Sustainably? 4. The Design Professional and
Organizations. 5. The Choice for Sustainability. 6. The Precautionary
Principle and Design 7. Flourishing Appendix A. Appendix B.