Social Sustainability

A Multilevel Approach to Social Inclusion

By Eileen M. Brennan, Jesse Dillard, Veronica Dujon | Publisher: Taylor and Francis

About the book

How can we raise the standard of living of the world’s poor and maintain high levels of social health and well-being in the developed world, while simultaneously reducing the environmental damage wrought by human activity? The social dimension of sustainability is becoming recognized as a necessary if not sufficient condition for attaining economic and environmental sustainability. The requisite dialogue requires inclusion at multi-levels. This collection of works is an ambitious and multi-disciplinary effort to indemnify and articulate the design, implementation and implications of inclusion. Included are theoretical and empirical pieces that examine the related issues at the local, national and international levels. Contributors are grounded in Sociology, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, Psychology, Anthropology, Social Work, Education, and Natural Resource Management.

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ISBN 9781135013080
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ISBN 9781135013097

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How can we raise the standard of living of the world’s poor and maintain high levels of social health and well-being in the developed world, while simultaneously reducing the environmental damage wrought by human activity? The social dimension of sustainability is becoming recognized as a necessary if not sufficient condition for attaining economic and environmental sustainability. The requisite dialogue requires inclusion at multi-levels. This collection of works is an ambitious and multi-disciplinary effort to indemnify and articulate the design, implementation and implications of inclusion. Included are theoretical and empirical pieces that examine the related issues at the local, national and international levels. Contributors are grounded in Sociology, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, Psychology, Anthropology, Social Work, Education, and Natural Resource Management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Social Sustainability about?

How can we raise the standard of living of the world’s poor and maintain high levels of social health and well-being in the developed world, while simultaneously reducing the environmental damage wrought by human activity? The social dimension of sustainability is becoming recognized as a necessary if not sufficient condition for attaining economic and environmental sustainability. The requisite dialogue requires inclusion at multi-levels. This collection of works is an ambitious and multi-disciplinary effort to indemnify and articulate the design, implementation and implications of inclusion. Included are theoretical and empirical pieces that examine the related issues at the local, national and international levels. Contributors are grounded in Sociology, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, Psychology, Anthropology, Social Work, Education, and Natural Resource Management.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Social Sustainability?

Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social and ethical issues

Where can I read a sample of Social Sustainability?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781135013080

Is Social Sustainability part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Routledge Advances in Sociology

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Social Sustainability?

Eileen M. Brennan, Jesse Dillard, Veronica Dujon

Who is the Publisher of the book Social Sustainability?

Taylor and Francis

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Social Sustainability is available as ebook(ISBN 9781135013080) and pdf(ISBN 9781135013097)