Sustainable development /
Baker, Susan, 1955-
Sustainable development / Susan Baker. - London ; New York : Routledge, 2006. - xviii, 245 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Routledge introductions to environment series .
Includes bibliographical references (p. [219]-233) and index.
Introduction : the environment and sustainable development -- Theoretical and conceptual exploration of sustainable development -- The concept of sustainable development -- International engagement with sustainable development -- Global governance and the United Nations environmental summits -- Key global concerns : climate change and biodiversity management -- The local level : LA21 and public participation -- The promotion of sustainable development in different social, political and economic contexts -- High consumption societies : the responsibilities of the European Union -- Challenges in the Third World -- Changing times : the countries in transition in Eastern Europe -- Conclusion : the promotion of sustainable development : what has been achieved?
041528211X (paperback. : alk. paper) 9780415282109 : (hbk. : alk. paper) 9780415282116 : (pbk. : alk. paper)
2005015319
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Sustainable development.
Globalization--Economic aspects.
Globalization--Environmental aspects.
Economic policy--Environmental aspects.
International organization.
HC79.E5 / B347 2006
338.9/27
Sustainable development / Susan Baker. - London ; New York : Routledge, 2006. - xviii, 245 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Routledge introductions to environment series .
Includes bibliographical references (p. [219]-233) and index.
Introduction : the environment and sustainable development -- Theoretical and conceptual exploration of sustainable development -- The concept of sustainable development -- International engagement with sustainable development -- Global governance and the United Nations environmental summits -- Key global concerns : climate change and biodiversity management -- The local level : LA21 and public participation -- The promotion of sustainable development in different social, political and economic contexts -- High consumption societies : the responsibilities of the European Union -- Challenges in the Third World -- Changing times : the countries in transition in Eastern Europe -- Conclusion : the promotion of sustainable development : what has been achieved?
041528211X (paperback. : alk. paper) 9780415282109 : (hbk. : alk. paper) 9780415282116 : (pbk. : alk. paper)
2005015319
GBA463431 bnb
012981334 Uk
Sustainable development.
Globalization--Economic aspects.
Globalization--Environmental aspects.
Economic policy--Environmental aspects.
International organization.
HC79.E5 / B347 2006
338.9/27