{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-sustainability-environmental-social-and-personal-perspectives-paperback","title":"An Introduction to Sustainability: Environmental, Social and Personal Perspectives - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMartin Mulligan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Introduction to Sustainability\u003c\/em\u003e provides students with a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and ideas which are encompassed within the growing field of sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe fully updated second edition, including new figures and images, teases out the diverse but intersecting domains of sustainability and emphasises strategies for action. Aimed at those studying the subject for the first time, it is unique in giving students from different disciplinary backgrounds a coherent framework and set of core principles for applying broad sustainability principles within their own personal and professional lives. These include: working to improve equality within and across generations; moving from consumerism to quality of life goals; and respecting diversity in both nature and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAreas of emerging importance such as the economics of prosperity and wellbeing stand alongside core topics including: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Energy and society\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Consumption and consumerism\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Risk and resilience\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Waste, water and land.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey challenges and applications are explored through international case studies, and each chapter includes a thematic essay drawing on diverse literature to provide an integrated introduction to fundamental issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoused on the Routledge Sustainability Hub, the book's companion website contains a range of features to engage students with the interdisciplinary nature of sustainability. Together these resources provide a wealth of material for learning, teaching and researching the topic of sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis textbook is an essential companion to any sustainability course.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartin Mulligan \u003c\/strong\u003eis associate professor, senior lecturer in the Sustainability and Urban Planning teaching programme, and senior researcher within the Centre for Urban Research in the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies (GUSS) at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 338\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.6 x 6.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 05, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52478837850419,"sku":"9781138698307","price":117.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/U0wwUFB4eUZrR0lnVG51NVU2RGlBZz09.webp?v=1759661968","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-sustainability-environmental-social-and-personal-perspectives-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}