An Introduction to Sustainable Development

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...

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Main Author: Elliott, Jennifer A. , 1962- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Routledge , c2013
Edition:4th ed
Series:Routledge perspectives on development
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Summary: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
Item Description:Previous ed.: 2006
Physical Description:xviii, 361 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. [332]-350) and index
ISBN:0203844173 (e-book)
0415590728 (hardback : alk. paper)
0415590736 (paperback : alk. paper)
9780203844175 (e-book)
9780415590723 (hardback : alk. paper)
9780415590730 (paperback : alk. paper)