An introduction to sustainable development

Elliott, Jennifer A. 1962- (Author).

Summary: "Sustainable development continues to be the key idea around which environment and development are structured. This extensively revised third edition continues to provide an accessible introduction to the principle ideas behind and practices flowing from the notion of sustainable development with a particular focus on the developing world." "The new edition encompasses greater reflection on the motives underpinning and changes seen in the pursuit of sustainable development. The inherently political and conflicting nature of sustainable development and the difficult challenges it thereby presents for local communities through to multilateral institutions are highlighted. Explicit attention is given to the significance of place and difference in shaping the prospects of sustainability including within the context of a globalising world economy. Progress in the arena of developing indicators is also incorporated." "Containing many new boxed case studies, discussion questions, chapter summaries and guides for further reading, this text provides an invaluable introduction to the characteristics, challenges and opportunities of sustainable development."--Jacket.

Record details

ISBN: 0415335582
ISBN: 9780415335584
ISBN: 0415335590
ISBN: 9780415335591
ISBN: 9780415335584
ISBN: 9780415335591
Physical Description: print
xvii, 283 pages ; 25 cm.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2006.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 262-278) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	What is sustainable development? -- The challenges of sustainable development -- Actors and actions in sustainable development -- Sustainable rural livelihoods -- Sustainable urban livelihoods -- Sustainable development in the developing world : an assessment.