An introduction to sustainable development /
by Rogers, Peter P.,
Published by : Earthscan, (London ; | Sterling, VA :) Physical details: 416 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. ISBN:9781844075218 (hbk.); 1844075214 (hbk.); 9781844075201 (pbk.); 1844075206 (pbk.). Year: 2008Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Books | Heliopolis University General Stacks | 338.927 RoA | Available | 000820 |
"Published by Glen Educational Foundation, Inc."
Includes bibliographical references (p. 389-405) and index.
Foreword. From Malthus to Sustainable Development. Challenges of Sustainable Development. Global Environmental Issues. Sustainable Development Indicators. Environmental Assessment. Environmental Management: Trends and Policies. Legislation, International Law, and Multilateral Environmental Agreements. Social Dimensions and Policies. The Economics of Sustainability. Sustainability: Externalities, Valuation, and Time Externalities. Natural Resource Accounting. The Role of International Financial Institutions. International Cooperation. Sustainable Development: Crisis, Conflict, and Compromise. Index
Dealing with sustainable development, this book covers topics such as: the background to sustainable development and global environmental issues; measurement and sustainability indicators; environmental assessment, management and policy; approaches and linkages to poverty reduction; and, impacts and infrastructure development.
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