An Introduction to Sustainable Development
Author | : Peter P. Rogers |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 418 |
Release | : 2012-05-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781136571763 |
ISBN-13 | : 1136571760 |
Rating | : 4/5 (760 Downloads) |
Download or read book An Introduction to Sustainable Development written by Peter P. Rogers and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-05-04 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is the most comprehensive textbook on sustainable development. It has been developed with students and professionals from around the world specifically for those who need a thorough grounding in the subject. 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.