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An Introduction to Sustainable Development
Jennifer A. Elliott
出版Psychology Press, 1999
主題Business & Economics / Development / Economic DevelopmentBusiness & Economics / Development / Sustainable DevelopmentPolitical Science / Political EconomyPolitical Science / Public Policy / Environmental PolicyScience / Environmental ScienceScience / Earth Sciences / GeographySocial Science / GeneralSocial Science / Human GeographySocial Science / Developing & Emerging CountriesTechnology & Engineering / Environmental / General
ISBN04151915139780415191517
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=MKBWjriLa24C&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋An examination of the World's existing patterns and processes of development and their environmental impact confirms the urgent need for sustainable development. With population, resources, economics and environment inextricably linked, this introductory text examines the complex challenges presented by the goal of sustainable development at the local and global level. Areas covered include:* the challenges and opportunities for the developing world in the search for sustainable development* evidence of progress towards sustainability and the requirements for future change* the linkages between evolving ideas regarding development and the environment and actions undertaken at various scales* illustrations of the interaction of development processes across scales, sectors and `more' and `less' developed regions/nations* the structural and natural forces shaping the challenges and opportunities of sustainable developmentRecent developments and interventions in the field have made this revised and updated second edition of An Introduction to Sustainable Development particularly timely as the world rises to the challenge of determining the prospects of sustainable development in the future.