Dictionary of Sustainability

The Dictionary of Sustainability provides clear and accurate definitions of the extensive vocabulary that has developed in this emerging and interdisciplinary field, saving considerable time from searching through the massive quantity of information of differing degrees of quality that is available through the Internet.

Containing authoritative definitions of standard terms in use by scholars and practitioners it provides a clear and thorough conceptual framework and ensures those delving into topics for the first time can quickly find what they need.

The dictionary will be essential reading for all students studying sustainability topics, as well as a handy reference for practitioners wanting to make a sustainable difference in the workplace.

List of contents

Entries are listed in alphabetical order

About the author

Margaret Robertson is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) and teaches at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon, USA where she coordinates the Sustainability degree program. She is the author of Sustainability Principles and Practice (Routledge, 2017).

Product details

• Authors: Margaret Robertson, Margaret (Lane Community College Robertson
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.05.2017
• EAN: 9781138690837
• ISBN: 978-1-138-69083-7
• No. of pages: 166
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Miscellaneous; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Sustainable Development, Sustainability, NATURE / Ecology, environmental science, engineering & technology, Development Studies, Development economics and emerging economies, Environmental science, engineering and technology