Sustainable Development: An Introductory Guide - Softcover

Reid, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1853832413 ISBN 13: 9781853832413

Publisher: Earthscan, 1995

Synopsis

Sustainable development' is the catchphrase of the 1990s. Governments around the world, international institutions, local organizations and NGOs have committed themselves to its principles and have adopted policies to promote it.But 'sustainable development' is difficult to define - let alone implement - and its proponents and advocates may all interpret it in very different ways.This introductory guide provides a clear and accurate account of what sustainable development actually is. David Reid gives an overview of the history of the concept and how it has evolved in recent years, describes the obstacles to achieving sustainable development, and looks at recent progress towards implementing it - and at how much we have still to do.

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Review:

'I enjoy Reid's easy to read style while dealing with topics of which most students know little about... a great refresher for me' -- Christof den Biggelaar, Ph.D, Dept. of Interdisciplinary Studies, Appalachian State University

Synopsis:

Surveying the attempts that have been made to integrate economic development and the environment, this study reviews the growth of the concept of sustainable development in response to international crises and the strengthening critique of the economics of growth. It also describes the major obstacles to sustainable development and how they can be overcome. The final section examines the outcome of the Rio Summit and analyzes the impact of current developments throughout the world. Policies are highlighted which represent the best way forward.

About this edition

• Publisher: Earthscan
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 1853832413
• ISBN 13: 9781853832413
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 284