Introduction to Sustainability

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Introduction to Sustainability, Second Edition, reviews all the major themes in the cutting-edge field of sustainability. The book is suitable for introductory interdisciplinary courses on sustainability, as well as those in the fields of geography, geology, sociology, planning, political science, and anthropology. Allowing students to see the world in new ways while also encouraging them to become part of the change needed to ensure the long-term sustainability of the planet, this book is an invaluable introduction to this multifaceted and ever-changing subject.  

Now fully revised and updated, this second edition includes new material on the most recent developments in the field of sustainability; environmental sustainability issues like water, food, and energy; social sustainability themes like environmental justice and transportation; and economic sustainability topics like green businesses and economic development. The book concludes with a chapter on sustainability issues in college and universities. Brinkmann intersperses many fascinating case studies and text boxes that encourage students to deeply explore the material. This is a book that not only organizes the complex field of sustainability, but also encourages students to take action to make the world a better place. 

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley-Blackwell
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 15, 2021
Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 460 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1119675464
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1119675464
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.95 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.63 x 1.04 x 9.63 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #723,245 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #298 in Environmental Studies #661 in Economic Policy #674 in Economic Policy & Development (Books)
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