About the book
Sustainability is concerned with the issues around the ongoing and mutual preservation of both society and the environment. It is a widely used term and supposed goal for many governments but it is also easily misunderstood. Sustainability: The Basics offers an accessible and interdisciplinary introduction to the concept, and discusses key questions such as:
- How do we decide who or what should be sustained?
- How can we ensure that the world’s resources are distributed fairly?
- What lessons can we learn from the collapse of previous civilizations?
Sustainability studies is in a position to ask some of the most interesting questions about human purpose, identity, modernity, ethics, and the nature of \"progress\". This book is an ideal starting point for anyone who wants to know more about we can ‘hold up’ civilization, humanity, and the world we live in.
Editions of Sustainability: The Basics
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317649328
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317649335
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Sustainability is concerned with the issues around the ongoing and mutual preservation of both society and the environment. It is a widely used term and supposed goal for many governments but it is also easily misunderstood. Sustainability: The Basics offers an accessible and interdisciplinary introduction to the concept, and discusses key questions such as:
- How do we decide who or what should be sustained?
- How can we ensure that the world’s resources are distributed fairly?
- What lessons can we learn from the collapse of previous civilizations?
Sustainability studies is in a position to ask some of the most interesting questions about human purpose, identity, modernity, ethics, and the nature of \"progress\". This book is an ideal starting point for anyone who wants to know more about we can ‘hold up’ civilization, humanity, and the world we live in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sustainability: The Basics about?
Sustainability is concerned with the issues around the ongoing and mutual preservation of both society and the environment. It is a widely used term and supposed goal for many governments but it is also easily misunderstood. Sustainability: The Basics offers an accessible and interdisciplinary introduction to the concept, and discusses key questions such as:
- How do we decide who or what should be sustained?
- How can we ensure that the world’s resources are distributed fairly?
- What lessons can we learn from the collapse of previous civilizations?
Sustainability studies is in a position to ask some of the most interesting questions about human purpose, identity, modernity, ethics, and the nature of \"progress\". This book is an ideal starting point for anyone who wants to know more about we can ‘hold up’ civilization, humanity, and the world we live in.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Sustainability: The Basics?
Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning > Geography > Human geography
Where can I read a sample of Sustainability: The Basics?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317649328
Is Sustainability: The Basics part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Basics
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Sustainability: The Basics?
Peter Jacques
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Sustainability: The Basics is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317649328) and pdf(ISBN 9781317649335)