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An Introduction to Sustainable Development
Jennifer A. Elliott
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Description for An Introduction to Sustainable Development
Paperback. Series: Routledge Perspectives on Development. Num Pages: 384 pages, 110 black & white illustrations, 18 black & white tables, 34 black & white halftones, 84. BIC Classification: KCM; KCP; RNU. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 634.
This fourth edition has been comprehensively rewritten and updated to provide a concise, well illustrated and accessible introduction to the characteristics, challenges and opportunities of sustainable development with particular reference to developing countries. The contested nature of sustainable development is explored through a detailed consideration of changing ideas and practices within environmentalism and development thinking. The text identifies the different actors involved (from institutions of global governance through to community based organisations), the policies and mechanisms through which sustainable development is being sought and considers the outcomes for particular groups and environments in both rural and urban contexts. ... Read more
This fourth edition has been comprehensively rewritten and updated to provide a concise, well illustrated and accessible introduction to the characteristics, challenges and opportunities of sustainable development with particular reference to developing countries. The contested nature of sustainable development is explored through a detailed consideration of changing ideas and practices within environmentalism and development thinking. The text identifies the different actors involved (from institutions of global governance through to community based organisations), the policies and mechanisms through which sustainable development is being sought and considers the outcomes for particular groups and environments in both rural and urban contexts. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
Routledge Perspectives on Development
Condition
New
Number of Pages
364
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415590730
SKU
V9780415590730
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-3
About Jennifer A. Elliott
Jennifer A. Elliott is Principal Lecturer in Geography at the University of Brighton.
Reviews for An Introduction to Sustainable Development
'A useful summary of the subject. Clear maps and figures and key information in boxes.' - Dr Howard Lee, Wye College, UK, on the second edition 'This book is a joy to read. It describes without bias the myriad factors influencing our current understanding of sustainable development. It is well illustrated with figures, tables and ... Read more