Sustainable development

by Baker, Susan

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Title Statements

Full title :Sustainable development / Susan Baker.

Summary

"Drawing on a myriad of global case studies such as Central Africa, India and New Zealand, this book introduces students to the issues involved in the promotion of sustainable development in a theoretically informed and critical way."--Jacket.

The promotion of sustainable development opens up the debates surrounding our relationship with the natural world, what constitutes social progress, and the character of development in the present and into the future. Answering the need for an introductory, comprehensive, yet critical book that explores the challenges involved in the implementation of sustainable development, this revealing text investigates this subject across different socio-political and economic contexts. It combines an examination of the institutional engagement with sustainable development at a global level, with an empirically informed discussion on challenges facing high consumption societies, economies in transition and third world countries in their efforts to achieve sustainable development. Recognizing that promoting sustainable development is a quintessentially global task, the book focuses on the authoritative Brundtl and formulation of sustainable development and the role of the United Nations Summits in promoting this vision. The empirical focus of the book is complemented by strong conceptual discussions as sustainable development is explored as part of new efforts, albeit tentative, to integrate environmental, economic and (more recently) social considerations into a new development paradigm. Providing an accessible, up-to-date and comprehensive treatment of the issues surrounding the promotion of sustainable development, this unique, internationally-focused book combines a strong conceptual analysis, with wide ranging empirical focus and a wealth of case material. Including summary points and suggestions for further reading, as well as web resources and an extensive bibliography, it is ideal for students, scholars and researchers in the fields of environmental sciences, politics, sociology and development studies. -- Publisher description.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2006.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Routledge
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:2006.

The Physical Object

Description:xviii, 245 pages : : illustrations ; : 24 cm.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0415282101, 041528211X, 9780415282109, 9780415282116
oclc:ocm60516793
LC Classification:HC79.E5
Dewey Decimal:338.9/27

Introduction : the environment and sustainable development -- Theoretical and conceptual exploration of sustainable development -- The concept of sustainable development -- International engagement with sustainable development -- Global governance and the United Nations environmental summits -- Key global concerns : climate change and biodiversity management -- The local level : LA21 and public participation -- The promotion of sustainable development in different social, political and economic contexts -- High consumption societies : the responsibilities of the European Union -- Challenges in the Third World -- Changing times : the countries in transition in Eastern Europe -- Conclusion : the promotion of sustainable development : what has been achieved?

Subjects

Développement durable Développement durable -- Coopération in… Economic policy -- Environmental aspects globalism Globalization Globalization -- Economic aspects Globalization -- Environmental aspects international organization Internet Resource Mondialisation Mondialisation -- Aspect de l'environne… Nations unies Organisation internationale Politique de l'environnement -- Coopéra… Politique économique -- Aspect de l'env… sustainable development