The Principles of Sustainability [Paperback]

Simon Dresner (Author)

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"* 'An entertaining, informative and sometimes downright irreverent romp through the ragged peaks and swampy hinterland of sustainability, Dresner's book deserves to be read by students, practitioners and aficionados of sustainable development alike' Tim Jackson, Professor of Sustainable Development, University of Surrey * 'The author has worked arduously and consciously in handling the central theme of sustainability, from a measured distance. He has been careful not to vent his opinion over others. In the bargain, the text becomes pregnant with information on the subjects of development, economic growth and power politics, which is quite understandable given the scope of the theme' Tourism Recreation Research * 'A great refresher course for those already somewhat familiar with the ideas. It's very thorough, describing the crucial events, introducing the necessary jargon, summarizing the various points of view' Clean Slate"

Product Description

At a time of increasingly rapid environmental deterioration and climate change, sustainability is one of the most important issues facing the world. Can we create a sustainable society? What would that mean? How should we set about doing it? How can we bring about such a profound change in the way things are organized? This text tackles these questions directly. It covers: historical development of the concept of sustainability; contemporary debates about how to achieve it; and obstacles and the prospects for overcoming them.

This fully revised edition covers the latest on the climate change front, particularly the advances in scientific understanding and political awareness of climate change. Other updates include more recent economic analyses, particularly the Stern Report, and an examination of the global shift away from faith in markets and towards statism over the past five years.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Earthscan Publications Ltd.; 2nd edition (September 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 184407496X
• ISBN-13: 978-1844074969
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #572,113 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What we always need to know about Sustainability, June 10, 2006

By	Denison Van Uye "Dennis van UYE" (France) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Principles of Sustainability (Paperback)

This book is a must for anyone that is interested in Sustainability. It takes the reader through all the history and tries to give as much neccessary background information as possible to get the big picture on each historical event and milestone. Allthough the author sometimes becomes a bit too subjective, he doesn't impose a view and tries more to inform. Definitely a book worth having for references on Sustainability events.