Автор: Hristova Svetlana, Dragicevic Sesic Milena, Duxbury Nancy Название: Culture and Sustainability in European Cities: Imagining Europolis ISBN: 1138778419 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138778412 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 24499.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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European cities are contributing to the development of a more sustainable urban system that is capable of coping with economic crises, ecological challenges and social disparities in different nation-states and regions throughout Europe.
This book reveals in a pluralistic way how European cities are generating new approaches to their sustainable development, and the special contribution of culture to these processes. It addresses both a deficit of attention to small and medium-sized cities in the framework of European sustainable development, and an underestimation of the role of culture, artistic expression and creativity for integrated development of the city as a prerequisite to urban sustainability. On the basis of a broad collection of case studies throughout Europe, representing a variety of regionally specific cultural models of sustainable development, the book investigates how participative culture, community arts, and more generally, creativity of civic imagination are conducive to the goal of a sustainable future of small and medium-sized cities.
This is an essential volume for researchers and postgraduate students in urban studies, cultural studies, cultural geography and urban sociology as well as for policymakers and practitioners wanting to understand the specificity of European cities as hubs of innovation, creativity and artistic industriousness.
How moving beyond GDP will improve well-being and sustainability
Never before in human history have we produced so much data, and this empirical revolution has shaped economic research and policy profoundly. But are we measuring, and thus managing, the right things--those that will help us solve the real social, economic, political, and environmental challenges of the twenty-first century? In Measuring Tomorrow, Eloi Laurent argues that we need to move away from narrowly useful metrics such as gross domestic product and instead use broader ones that aim at well-being, resilience, and sustainability. By doing so, countries will be able to shift their focus away from infinite and unrealistic growth and toward social justice and quality of life for their citizens.
The time has come for these broader metrics to become more than just descriptive, Laurent argues; applied carefully by private and public decision makers, they can foster genuine progress. He begins by taking stock of the booming field of well-being and sustainability indicators, and explains the insights that the best of these can offer. He then shows how these indicators can be used to develop new policies, from the local to the global.
An essential resource for scholars, students, and policymakers, Measuring Tomorrow covers all aspects of well-being--including health, education, and the environment--and incorporates a broad range of data and fascinating case studies from around the world: not just the United States and Europe but also China, Africa, the Middle East, and India.
Автор: Terry Marsden Название: Agri-Food and Rural Development: Sustainable Place-Making ISBN: 0857857401 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780857857408 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Рейтинг: Цена: 4275.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The agri-food and rural development world has experienced significant changes in recent years. The evolution towards globalized and highly complex food supply systems has been accompanied by growing competition, reduced state subsidies as well as concerns about quality, output and the environment. At the beginning of the 21st century, the agri-food industry is urgently searching for new solutions. Exploring these recent developments, Agri-Food and Rural Development highlights the latest research on understanding and promoting sustainable food systems. Featuring a range of international case studies, it investigates different models of rural development for food production, examines the implications for a sustainable future, analyzes future challenges, and suggests new strategies for future agri-food development in a world fast exceeding its resources. An ambitious new study written by a leading authority in the field, this book offers a vital new perspective on this important debate and is destined to become a landmark text for students, scholars and policy-makers in food studies, agriculture, rural sociology, and geography.
Автор: Aslaug Mikkelsen (Editor), Oluf Langhelle (Editor) Название: Arctic Oil and Gas: Sustainability at Risk? ISBN: 0415619823 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415619820 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 8573.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book analyzes the expanding oil and gas activities in the Arctic from a social and developmental perspective, raising questions concerning the interaction between indigenous peoples, governments and oil and gas companies.
Описание: How the tools of information technology can support environmental sustainability by tackling problems that span broad scales of time, space, and complexity.
Автор: Frusteri , Aranda, Bonura Название: Sustainable Catalysis for Biorefineries ISBN: 1782629637 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781782629634 Издательство: Royal Society of Chemistry Рейтинг: Цена: 23602.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book explores the most effective or promising catalytic processes for the conversion of biobased components into high added value products, as platform chemicals and intermediates.
Автор: Thangavel; G Sridevi Название: Environmental sustainability : role of green technologies ISBN: 8132220552 ISBN-13(EAN): 9788132220558 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 19591.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Covers different categories of green technologies (e.g. biofuels, renewable energy sources, phytoremediation etc.,) in a nutshell -Focuses on next generation technologies which will help to attain the sustainable development -The chapters widely cover for students, faculties and researchers in the scientific arena of Environmentalists, Agriculturalists, Engineers and Policy Makers The World Environment Day 2012 is prepared to embrace green economy. The theme for 2012 encompasses various aspects of human living, ranging from transport to energy to food to sustainable livelihood.
Green technology, an eco-friendly clean technology contributes to sustainable development to conserve the natural resources and environment which will meet the demands of the present and future generations. The proposed book mainly focuses on renewable energy sources, organic farming practices, phyto/bioremediation of contaminants, biofuels, green buildings and green chemistry. All of these eco-friendly technologies will help to reduce the amount of waste and pollution and enhance the nation's economic growth in a sustainable manner.
This book is aimed to provide an integrated approach to sustainable environment and it will be of interest not only to environmentalists but also to agriculturists, soil scientists and bridge the gap between the scientists and policy-makers.
Автор: Michelle Y. Merrill, Patricia Burkhardt-Holm, Chew Название: Education and Sustainability ISBN: 1138681415 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138681415 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 21437.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book provides an introduction to the state of sustainability education in Asia. It covers national policies, institutional policies and practices within Asian universities, sustainability considerations for teacher training at schools of education, and pedagogical practices for sustainability in higher education.
Автор: Baldwin Cheryl J Название: 10 Principles of Food Industry Sustainability ISBN: 1118447735 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781118447734 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 9971.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Although the food industry is beginning to make headway with its sustainability initiatives, substantially more progress is needed in order to feed the world s growing population sustainably. The challenge is that the topic of sustainability can seem overwhelming and there is limited information that is specific to the food industry.
Автор: Brinkmann Robert Название: Introduction to Sustainability ISBN: 1118487257 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781118487259 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 6178.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Introduction to Sustainability is the first major textbook to review major themes in the cutting-edge field of sustainability. The book is suitable for introductory interdisciplinary courses on sustainability, as well as those in the fields of geography
Название: Sustainability Set ISBN: 1782620990 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781782620990 Издательство: ORCA BOOK SERVICES Рейтинг: Цена: 141570.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Drawing on the wealth of information and expertise available in the Royal Society of Chemistry`s Green Chemistry Book series, this set of books demonstrates a sustainable approach to some of the environmental and technical challenges facing the world today.
Автор: Minh Chi Ngo Название: Minerals, Metals and Sustainability ISBN: 1681176653 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781681176659 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 31876.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Minerals, metals and sustainability inspects the utilisation of minerals and mineral products and the consequences for sustainability of the consumption of finite mineral resources and the wastes related with their manufacture and usage. It delivers a multi-disciplinary approach that incorporates the physical and earth sciences with the social sciences, ecology and economics. Nowadays, the use of minerals is common in everyday items such as toothpaste, eyeglasses and some life saving hospital equipments. With the growth of the mining industry and development of advanced extraction techniques, more areas are being identified and selected for extraction of minerals. Abandoned land mines, mining in open areas, drilling for all- all these activities, if unplanned and not environmently-friendly also affects human health. This has led to concerns regarding the impact that mining has on the ecological health of the region and the people living in the area. Different methods of mining have different impacts on the environment. Sustainable development is the need of the hour if we are to provide a secure future for future generations. The book should be of great valuable for practising engineers, geologists and scientists; professionals in government service in areas such as resources, environment and sustainability; and non-technical professionals working in the minerals industry or in sectors servicing the minerals industry.
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