Clan and Tribal Perspectives on Social, Economic and Environmental Sustainability: Indigenous Stories From Around the Globe, Adela J. McMurray, James C. Spee, Mark D. McMillan
Автор: Cerny Astrid Название: Sustainability: Global Issues, Global Perspectives ISBN: 1634878957 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781634878951 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 14289.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The anthology Sustainability: Global Issues, Global Perspectives gives readers a firm grounding in issues related to sustainability today. The book is rooted in the idea that to achieve sustainability requires an understanding of many global topics, and it uses global examples and case studies.The readings are organized into three sections. The first introduces major concepts and trends in environmental thinking, the second identifies current challenges to sustainability, and the third addresses paradigm shifts for sustainability. The selections are a blend of environmental science, especially as it relates to agriculture, soils, and land management with social topics such as how to govern fairly and equitably to ensure that the voices of all seven billion of Earth's inhabitants will be heard.Specific topics include the global food economy, environmentally sound landscaping, waste management, and human migration. Figures and tables throughout the book provide visual support. Forward-looking, the book discusses governance structures that work and what different countries are doing to reform their education systems to respond to sustainability issues.Sustainability: Global Issues, Global Perspectives is intended for introductory or survey courses in environmental studies and global issues.
Описание: Exploring the solvent life cycle, this book provides a critical assessment on emerging solvents for academics and industrialists working with solvents, as well as policy-makers.
Автор: North Peter Название: Towards just and sustainable economies ISBN: 1447327233 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781447327233 Издательство: Marston Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 5344.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Academics from a range of disciplines and from a number of European and Latin American countries come together to question what it means to have a `sustainable society` and to ask what role alternative social and solidarity economies can play.
Автор: Margherita Pieraccini, Tonia Novitz Название: Legal Perspectives on Sustainability ISBN: 1529201004 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781529201000 Издательство: Marston Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 16830.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The intersections of law and sustainability are explored in new ways in this interdisciplinary volume by legal experts in a variety of fields. Offering analysis of sustainability at land and sea alongside trade, labour and corporate governance perspectives, this book articulates important debates about the role of law.
Автор: Margherita Pieraccini, Tonia Novitz Название: Legal Perspectives on Sustainability ISBN: 1529201020 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781529201024 Издательство: Marston Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 5344.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This important volume steps beyond conventional legal approaches to sustainability to provide fresh insights into perhaps one of the most critical global challenges of our time.Offering analysis of sustainability at land and sea alongside trade, labour and corporate governance perspectives, this book articulates important debates about the role of law. From impacts on local societies to domestic sustainable development policies and major international goals, it considers multiple jurisdictional levels.With original, interdisciplinary research from experts in their legal fields, this is a rounded assessment of the complex interplay of law and sustainability—both as it is now and as it should be in the future.
Автор: Margherita Pieraccini, Tonia Novitz Название: Legal Perspectives on Sustainability ISBN: 1529201012 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781529201017 Издательство: Marston Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 18810.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This important volume steps beyond conventional legal approaches to sustainability to provide fresh insights into perhaps one of the most critical global challenges of our time.Offering analysis of sustainability at land and sea alongside trade, labour and corporate governance perspectives, this book articulates important debates about the role of law. From impacts on local societies to domestic sustainable development policies and major international goals, it considers multiple jurisdictional levels.With original, interdisciplinary research from experts in their legal fields, this is a rounded assessment of the complex interplay of law and sustainability—both as it is now and as it should be in the future.
Автор: Robertson Margaret Название: Sustainability Principles and Practice ISBN: 1138650242 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138650244 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 6583.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This new and expanded edition builds upon the first edition’s accessible and comprehensive overview of the interdisciplinary field of sustainability. The focus is on furnishing solutions and equipping the student with both conceptual understanding and technical skills for the workplace. Each chapter explores one aspect of the field, first introducing concepts and presenting issues, then supplying tools for working toward solutions. Techniques for management and measurement as well as case studies from around the world are provided. The second edition includes a complete update of the text, with increased coverage of major topics including the Anthropocene; complexity; resilience; environmental ethics; governance; the IPCC’s latest findings on climate change; Sustainable Development Goals; and new thinking on native species and novel ecosystems. Chapters include further reading and discussion questions. The book is supported by a companion website with links, detailed reading lists, glossary, and additional case studies, together with projects, research problems, and group activities, all of which focus on real-world problem solving of sustainability issues. The textbook is designed to be used by undergraduate college and university students in sustainability degree programs and other programs in which sustainability is taught.
Автор: Sarah M. Gardner, Stephen J. Ramsden, Rosemary S. Hails Название: Agricultural Resilience: Perspectives from Ecology and Economics ISBN: 1107665876 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781107665873 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 6811.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Drawing on ecology, economics and social sciences to explore resilience in agriculture, this book provides an interdisciplinary perspective on approaches needed to foster adaptability. It will interest researchers, policy-makers and students seeking to build sustainable farming systems amidst the uncertainties of climate change and market volatility.
Автор: Astrid Cerny Название: Sustainability: Workbook: Global Issues, Global Perspectives ISBN: 1634878914 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781634878913 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 6515.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Sustainability: Global Issues, Global Perspectives Workbook is a companion text to the anthology of the same title. The workbook is a valuable learning tool that supports mastery of the material from the main text through meaningful, rigorous questions, and data analysis exercises.While the workbook is intended for regular, weekly use, its flexible design allows instructors to use chapters selectively as well as comprehensively from start to finish. It gives students the opportunity to further explore topics such as the global food economy, environmentally sound landscaping, waste management, and human migration.Sustainability: Global Issues, Global Perspectives Workbook is one of the few practical exercise workbooks designed to accompany texts on sustainability. It is intended for introductory or survey courses in environmental studies and global issues.
Описание: This new volume provides a holistic understanding the importance of promoting green products and discusses consumers` buying intentions and decisions. The chapters consider consumer behavior theory in the context of green or ecologically friendly products from both the academic and business perspectives.
Автор: Partha Dasgupta, Peter Raven, Anna McIvor Название: Biological Extinction: New Perspectives ISBN: 1108482287 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108482288 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 14731.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A must read for anyone who wants to understand why species are becoming extinct, why biodiversity matters for our wellbeing, and how we can protect the natural world on which we all depend. Leading thinkers provide new perspectives on this urgent issue, offering significant insights and novel solutions.
Автор: Sarah M. Gardner, Stephen J. Ramsden, Rosemary S. Hails Название: Agricultural Resilience: Perspectives from Ecology and Economics ISBN: 1107067626 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781107067622 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 16632.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Drawing on ecology, economics and social sciences to explore resilience in agriculture, this book provides an interdisciplinary perspective on approaches needed to foster adaptability. It will interest researchers, policy-makers and students seeking to build sustainable farming systems amidst the uncertainties of climate change and market volatility.
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