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Environment, Development, and Sustainability: perspectives and cases from around the world Paperback – November 16, 2009

by Gordon Wilson (Editor), Pam Furniss (Editor), Richard Kimbowa (Editor)
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As the human population continues to grow and places increasing demands on the planet we inhabit we face the biggest challenge of our time: how can we exploit the natural resources available to us - be it for water, food, or energy - in a way that preserves the environment, and doesn't compromise its long-term future - and that of our species.

Environment, Development and Sustainability represents an examination of environment, development and sustainability as three integrated issues that form the main ongoing challenge of this century.

Looking beyond developing countries, this book presents examples from around the globe, reflecting the way that development is not a finished state: North America, the EU countries and Australasia continue to develop (and conversely have pockets of awful deprivation), and environment, development and sustainability are as much intertwined in these regions as elsewhere in the world.

With contributions from technologists, engineers, natural scientists and social scientists Environment, Development and Sustainability presents multiple perspectives on the issue of sustainable development. It celebrates the diversity of its contributors and uses positively this diversity as a resource for a more holistic approach to environment, development and sustainability.

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    320 pages
  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    The Open University
  4. Publication date
    November 16, 2009
  5. Dimensions
    9.6 x 0.6 x 7.4 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0199560641
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0199560646
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"This will be a valuable textbook in the area of Environment, Development and Sustainability. The book has a clearly thought through overall structure. The introduction nicely sets the scene [and] the second section introduces some excellent global scale case studies which will be extremely useful in teaching." --Dr Andrea Jackson, University of Leeds"Through its use of a wide range of case studies from around the world, and its emphasis on practical action, this excellent book brings the big issues signified in its title down to earth. This is surely the best introduction yet to the relationships between the physical environment, development and the urgent need for more sustainable living." --Professor Noel Castree, University of Manchester"Very well thought out, with a logical structure and comprehensive coverage of the subject area, and particularly good use of case studies... A real strength is the consideration of the subject in the context of 'developed', 'developing' and 'less-developed' countries, each of which has different challenges and potential solutions." --Dr John S.Rieuwerts, University of Plymouth

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Experts present multiple perspectives on sustainable development to show how environment, development and sustainability intertwine to form an issue of truly global concern.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Open University; 1st edition (November 16, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0199560641
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0199560646
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.65 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.6 x 0.6 x 7.4 inches
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4.0 out of 5 stars it gives useful follow on information to U116 as well
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This book complements my Open University degree course and presents case studies relevant to TD223, although not the official text books specific to that course, it gives useful follow on information to U116 as well. Excellent for International Studies or International Relations students.
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