An Introduction to Sustainable Development - Softcover

Rogers, Peter; Jalal, Kazi F; Boyd, John A

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0674019644 ISBN 13: 9780674019645

Publisher: Harvard University Press, 2006

Synopsis

Presenting the concept and practice of sustainable development as a process that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, this text examines the changing patterns of consumption, production and the distribution of resources.

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Review:

'Goes deep into the details and presents the available scientific data for explaining the different issues using interdisciplinary approaches ... Extremely useful, especially [for] teachers.' Alexandre Kiss, formerly President, European Council on Environmental Law 'This is the most thoughtful, interdisciplinary and practical introduction to sustainable development that I have read. It is an outstanding contribution to the fi eld and it is recommended as an excellent source for academics, researchers and students. It is particularly useful for the insights into global, regional and economic aspects and makes workable suggestions for the way forward.' Professor Donna Craig, Centre for Environmental Law, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia 'The authors use uncomplicated language and simple illustrations to explain the underlying concepts of sustainable development. The book provides an in valuable introduction to the subject for students, professionals and the lay public.' Ralph Mitchell, Gordon McKay Professor of Applied Biology, Harvard University, USA 'This excellent book is a must for libraries, students and researchers in environmental law. The authors bring with them a wealth of practical experience from different dimensions ... and provide a refreshing insight into the issues posed by the environment.' Emeritus Professor Koh Kheng-Lian of the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore 'A truly worthwhile compendium focusing on sustainable development issues.' Anwarul K. Chowdhury, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations 'The conceptual breadth is impressive. The examples and many graphics are appealing ... downright useful.' Richard Forman, Professor of Landscape Ecology, Harvard School of Design, USA 'It is a wonderful presentation of a diverse set of information.' Professor Allan Freeze, former Professor and Director in the Geological Engineering Program at the University of British Columbia, Canada 'A seminal and highly readable book.' Charles Okidi, Professor, Institute for Development Studies, and Director of the Centre for Advanced Studies on Environmental Law and Policy (CASELAP), University of Nairobi, Kenya 'covers a wide range of interesting topics' European Review of Agricultural Economics, vol 36 'I found this book to be an excellent introductory text to the real world concept of sustainable development...accessible, well-structured and particularly infromative.' Harrison, J ( 2010), International Journal of Environment and Pollution. 'The reader is encouraged, through a number of useful real world examples, to apprecate the concept from multiple angles, and is supported in doing so by the presentation of numerous excellent figures and diagrams on the topic.' Harrison, J ( 2010), International Journal of Environment and Pollution.

About the Author:

Peter Rogers is Gordon McKay Professor of Environmental Engineering and Professor of City Planning at Harvard University. Kazl F. Jalal is a member of the faculty of the Harvard University Extension School and formerly Chief, Office of Environment and Social Development of the Asian Development Bank. John A. Boyd is a lawyer, formerly with the Asian Development Bank and the U.S. Department of State.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0674019644
• ISBN 13: 9780674019645
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 300