Sustainable Development - The Challenge of Transition

Klappentext In this book, prominent authors discuss what changes must occur to ensure a successful transition to sustainability. Zusammenfassung This book examines what societal changes must occur over the next generation to ensure a successful transition to sustainability. An array of prominent authors present! for scholars and decision makers! a broad discussion of sustainable development: economic! environmental! spiritual! religious! corporate! social! scientific and political. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of contributors; Foreword Bruce Alberts; Preface C. H. Ward and Jurgen A. Schmandt; 1. Challenge and response Jurgen A. Schmandt and C. H. Ward; 2. National self-interest in the pursuit of sustainable development Malcolm Gillis and Jeffrey R. Vincent; 3. Uneconomic growth: from empty-world versus full-world economics Herman E. Daly; 4. Population and consumption: from more to enough Robert W. Kates; 5. Spirituality and sustainability Carla V. Berkedal; 6. Leadership skills for sustainable development Bruce W. Piasecki; 7. The role of science: guidance and service Stephen H. Schneider; 8. Economic tools, international trade, and the role of business Frances Cairncross; 9. Stakeholders and sustainable development James B. Blackburn; 10. From idea to action: the role of policy Jurgen A. Schmandt; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Jurgen Schmandt, Jurgen (University of Texas Schmandt, Jurgen Ward Schmandt
• Assisted by: Marilu Hastings (Editor), Jurgen Schmandt (Editor), Schmandt Jurgen (Editor), C. H. Ward (Editor), Ward C. H. (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.06.2010
• EAN: 9780521153294
• ISBN: 978-0-521-15329-4
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature and society: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Sustainable Development, Sustainability, NATURE / Ecology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, Social impact of environmental issues