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“Klotz is highly qualified, both for his grasp of systems-thinking and sustainability, and for his knowledge of soccer and experience playing it—as well as for his passion for the game. This book covers the topic of sustainability well and in a fun, nonpedantic way.”—Thomas Hudspeth, Professor Emeritus of Environmental Studies and Natural Resources, University of Vermont
“Sustainability through Soccer is effective in its discussion of systems and sustainability through multiple relatable concepts and narratives (soccer, personal anecdotes, historical events). This book addresses one of the challenges in teaching these courses: making the subject relatable. Klotz addresses this particular issue by using soccer as a heuristic tool to teach more broadly about sustainability and systems. It is a great starting point.”—Michael Finewood, Assistant Professor of Geography and Sustainability, Falk School of Sustainability, Chatham University
List of contents
Acknowledgments
1. BACKGROUND
2. PARTS
3. BOUNDARIES
4. BEHAVIORS
5. EVALUATING
6. CREATING
7. THE ENDLESS QUEST
Review
Glossary
Recommended Reading
Index
About the author
Leidy Klotz is the Copenhaver Associate Professor at the University of Virginia. Less than a decade into his academic career, he has been awarded a prestigious CAREER award from the National Science Foundation and named to NerdScholar’s inaugural list of “40 under 40: Professors Who Inspire” for his ability to captivate and engage students. Before becoming a professor, he was a professional soccer player.
Summary
In the quest for sustainability, we strive to meet our present needs without sacrificing the same opportunity for future generations. Our success or failure depends on our ability to think in "systems," integrating environmental, social, and economic considerations. But how do we learn systems-thinking? This book deals with sustainability science.
