An Introduction to Sustainable Development
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (861 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1844075206 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
It has been developed with students and professionals from around the world specifically for those who need a thorough grounding in the subject. This volume is the most comprehensive textbook on sustainable development. Coverage includes: background to sustainable development and global environmental issues; measurement and sustainability indicators; environmental assessment, management and policy; approaches and linkages to poverty reduction; impacts and infrastructure development; economics, consumption, production and market failures; governance; participation; disaster management; international financial institutions; international environmental agreements; and the role of civil society.
BH in Nashville said A Rigorous Resource for the SD Field. I am a professor of International Education Policy and economic development at Vanderbilt University and have recently adopted this book for advanced undergraduates and first year graduate students.This text provides, far more than others I reviewed, a thorough overview of the various dimensions of sustainable. SUS 101 This is a selected textbook for my course on Sustainability. The author gave a very good description on the environmental development in America. It is well written and easy to read. I have a much better knowledge on this subject after reading the book. The cost and quality of the book are good and it arrived . Interesting topic incognito schmuck Unfortunately, my class did not use this book enough to warrant the price. The few sections/ chapters we did work with were written well and contained just the right amount of info.
Chowdhury, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations 'The conceptual breadth is impressive. The authors bring with them a wealth of practical experience from different dimensions and provide a refreshing insight into the issues posed by the environment.' Emeritus Professor Koh Kheng-Lian of the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore 'A truly worthwhile compendium focusing on sustainable development issues.' Anwarul K. The examples and many graphics are appealing downright useful.' Richard Forman, Professor of Landscape Ecology, Harvard School of Design, USA 'It is a wonderful p
Peter P. Rogers is Gordon McKay Professor of Environmental Engineering and Professor of City Planning, Harvard University, USA. Jalal is a lecturer at Harvards Extension School and was Chief of the Offi ce of Environment and Social Development of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). John A. Boyd, formerly a lawyer at ADB, has been a guest lecturer at the Harvard Extension School and served as an ADB Principal Sect