An Introduction to Sustainable Development - Jennifer A. Elliott - 9780415590730

An Introduction to Sustainable Development - Jennifer A. Elliott - 9780415590730

New 4 available
Only 4 left – grab it before it’s gone!
R410.00
Shipping
Free shipping is available from Aristata Boekwinkels for all orders above R800.00, using one of our trusted couriers.
Check my rate
Free collection is available from various lockers and counter collection points across South Africa, for all orders above R800.00 from Aristata Boekwinkels
View locations
The seller has indicated that they will usually have this item ready to ship within 3 business days. Shipping time depends on your delivery address. The most accurate delivery time will be calculated at checkout, but in general, the following shipping times apply:
 
Standard Delivery
Main centres:  1-3 business days
Regional areas: 3-4 business days
Remote areas: 3-5 business days
Seller
Get it now, pay later

Product details

Condition
New
Location
South Africa
Product code
9780415590730
Bob Shop ID
652044864

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. This edition places stronger emphasis on the global challenges of sustainable development with an understanding of inter-linked crises in climate energy economy poverty and social injustice. It explores how these issues are leading to deep questioning of what sustainable development is what it should be and how sustainable development policies and mechanisms are being reconsidered. The book gives new consideration to the challenge of achieving lower carbon growth climate adaptation and the implications on sustainable development of rapidly expanding economies including China and India. It contains greater discussion of how civil society movements influence outcomes of international climate policy as well as technological developments in energy and agriculture. The text also contains a substantially expanded discussion of how poverty remains central to sustainable development challenges as revealed through the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment and Millennium Development Goals. This invaluable text retains the core message that sustainable development has become central to debates about environment and development. Containing a substantial number of new boxed case studies learning outcomes chapter summaries discussion questions further reading and websites this text provides an essential introduction for students.

TITLE: An Introduction to Sustainable Development

AUTHOR: Jennifer A. Elliott

SKU: 9780415590730

PUBLISHER: Taylor & Francis Ltd

DATE PUBLISHED: 01/07/2012

PLACE PUBLISHED: United Kingdom

PAGES: 364

BINDING: Paperback / softback

LANGUAGE: English

DIMENSIONS: 159 mm x 235 mm

WEIGHT: 635 gr

Add to cart

Recently viewed

See more
BILLY OCEAN - WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUCH, TOUGH GET GOING
Secondhand
R29.00
BOPHUTHATSWANA - 1987 - Selection of Control Blocks & Singles
Secondhand
R24.00
The Maasai of Matapato by Paul Spencer
Secondhand
R200.00 No bids
Free shipping
Lower Control Arm Ford Focus III 2.0 Gdi, 2.0 TDCi, 2.0 Gtdi ST1 & ST2, 2.5 ST, 2.5 RS Duratec (2...
New
R3,852.80

Similar products

Introduction to Probability Models - Sheldon M. Ross
Secondhand
R850.00
2nd Pan-African Symposium on the Sustainable Use of Natural Resources in Africa 2003 
Secondhand
R120.00
The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community A Vision for a Sustainable Future
Secondhand
R180.00
Free shipping
Introduction to Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics - N
New
R925.00