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Thiele, Leslie Paul

Sustainability

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The pursuit of sustainability has generated lifestyle changes for individuals across the globe; innovations within the arts and sciences, business, design, engineering, and agriculture; historic policies and laws at municipal and state levels; and crucial international protocols and agreements. Yet the meaning of sustainability remains unsettled, and the term frequently serves as green veneer for business as usual rather than a driver of fundamental change.

The second edition of this popular and lively book explores the concept and practice of sustainability through a broad range of current issues and debates. Fully revised and updated, the book integrates expanded global breadth with increased attention to the importance of local relationships and responsibilities, while illustrating that sustainability demands creativity as well as conservation. New Inquiry and Exploration sections with links to web-based resources are also included to help students probe and deepen central debates and topics.

Sustainability presents a hopeful account of crucial opportunities while directly confronting the hurdles, disputes and challenges that lie ahead. It will be a valuable resource for students and general readers keen to grapple with one of the most pressing issues of our times.

Keywords:

sustainability, ecology, environmental studies, environment, planet, global governance

Author(s)
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
Publication year
2016
Language
en
Edition
2
Imprint
Polity
Series
Key Concepts
Page amount
256 pages
Category
Natural Sciences
Format
Ebook
eISBN (ePUB)
9781509511105
Printed ISBN
9781509511068

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