The Earthscan Reader in Sustainable Cities

Satterthwaite, David.

ISBN 10: 185383601X / ISBN 13: 9781853836015

Published by London: Earthscan Publications Ltd, 1999, London, 1999

About this Item

478 pages. This book addresses notions, concepts and definitions of sustainability. It brings together a diverse range of published articles and extracts from books which cover key issues on the topic of how cities (or urban development in general) can be made compatible with sustainable development goals. The book includes papers focusing on cities and environmental justice, health, transport, industry, agriculture, planning, designing with nature and waste management. It presents case studies of cities with innovative sustainable development goals at city and national levels.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Earthscan Reader in Sustainable Cities
• Publisher: London: Earthscan Publications Ltd, 1999, London
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 185383601X
• ISBN 13: 9781853836015
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Liveable Cities

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Synopsis

The last five years have brought an enormous growth in the literature on how urban development can meet human needs and ensure ecological sustainability. This collection brings together the most outstanding contributions from leading experts on the issues surrounding sustainable cities and urban development.The Earthscan Reader in Sustainable Cities is fully international in scope and coverage. It will be the basic introduction to the subject for a wide range of students in urban geography, planning and environmental studies, and is essential reading for professionals involved with the successful running and development of cities.

About the Author

David Satterthwaite