Sustainability (Key Concepts)

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 The pursuit of sustainability has generated way of life changes for individuals across the globe; innovations within the arts and sciences, business, design, engineering, and agriculture; historic policies and laws at municipal and state levels; and the most important international protocols and agreements.  Yet the meaning of sustainability remains unsettled, and the term incessantly serves as green veneer for business as usual somewhat than a driver of fundamental change.

The second edition of this popular and lively book explores the concept that and practice of sustainability through a broad range of current issues and debates.  Fully revised and up to date, the book integrates expanded global breadth with increased attention to the importance of local relationships and responsibilities, at the same time as illustrating that sustainability demands creativity in addition to conservation.  New Inquiry and Exploration sections with links to web-based resources are also included to help students probe and deepen central debates and topics. 

Sustainability presents a hopeful account of the most important opportunities at the same time as directly confronting the hurdles, disputes and challenges that lie ahead. It’s going to be a valuable resource for students and general readers keen to grapple with one of the pressing issues of our times.


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