An introduction to sustainable development /

"This volume is the most comprehensive textbook on sustainable development. It has been developed with students and professionals from around the world ... Coverage includes: background to sustainable development and global environmental issues; measurement and sustainability indicators; enviro...

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Main Author: Rogers, Peter P., 1937-
Other Authors: Jalal, Kazi F., Boyd, John A., 1942-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; Sterling, VA : Earthscan, 2008.
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Summary:"This volume is the most comprehensive textbook on sustainable development. It has been developed with students and professionals from around the world ... Coverage includes: background to sustainable development and global environmental issues; measurement and sustainability indicators; environmental assessment, management and policy; approaches and linkages to poverty reduction; impacts and infrastructure development; economics, consumption, production and market failures; governance; participation; disaster management; international financial institutions; international environmental agreements; and the role of civil society."--Page [4] of printed paper wrapper.
Item Description:"Published by Glen Educational Foundation, Inc."
Physical Description:416 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 389-405) and index.
ISBN:9781844075218 (hbk.)
1844075214 (hbk.)
9781844075201 (pbk.)
1844075206 (pbk.)