Margaret Robertson Książki

Sustainability Principles and Practice offers a comprehensive overview of the interdisciplinary field of sustainability, emphasizing solutions and equipping students with conceptual understanding and technical skills. Each chapter delves into specific aspects of sustainability, introducing concepts and issues before providing tools for effective solutions. The book covers various elements, including ecosystems, social equity, environmental justice, food, energy, product life cycles, and urban development. It features management techniques, measurement strategies, and global case studies. The 3rd edition enhances coverage of resilience and systems thinking, updates on the Anthropocene, and the latest IPCC research, while placing greater emphasis on diversity and social equity. New topics include sustainable consumption, textiles recycling, microplastics, and net-zero concepts, with expanded discussions on issues and solutions from regions like Europe, Asia, and the Global South. Each chapter includes further reading and discussion questions. A companion website supports the textbook with online resources, an annotated bibliography, glossary, white papers, and additional case studies, along with projects and group activities aimed at real-world sustainability challenges. This textbook is tailored for undergraduate students in sustainability programs and related fields.