Die 2. Auflage von Introduction to Sustainability beschäftigt sich mit den wichtigen Themen aus dem Bereich Nachhaltigkeit und eignet sich sowohl für interdisziplinäre Einführungsveranstaltungen als auch für Kurse der Fachrichtungen Geographie, Geologie, Soziologie, Planungswesen, Politikwissenschaften und Anthropologie. Dieses Buch gibt unschätzbare Einblicke in die vielen Facetten des sich ständig entwickelnden Fachgebiets, ermöglicht neue Sichtweisen und motiviert Studenten, sich aktiv in den Entwicklungsprozess einzubringen und so langfristig die Nachhaltigkeit unseres Planeten zu sichern.
Neue Inhalte der vollständig überarbeiteten und aktualisierten 2. Auflage befassen sich mit den jüngsten Entwicklungen im Bereich Nachhaltigkeit: ökologische Nachhaltigkeit in Bezug auf Wasser, Lebensmittel und Energie, soziale Nachhaltigkeit mit Themen wie Umweltgerechtigkeit und Transport, ökonomische Nachhaltigkeit wie Grüne Unternehmen und wirtschaftliche Entwicklung. Das Schlusskapitel beleuchtet Nachhaltigkeitsfragen an Hochschulen und Universitäten. Brinkmann greift auf viele faszinierende Fallstudien zurück und ermutigt die Studenten auch mit informativen Textkästen, sich intensiver mit dem Thema auseinanderzusetzen. Dieses Buch vermittelt das komplexe Fachgebiet nicht nur verständlich, sondern appelliert an die Studenten, ihren Beitrag für eine bessere Welt leisten.Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
ROBERT (BOB) BRINKMANN is the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Northern Illinois University where he is also a Professor in the Department of Geology and Environment and is the author of many books and research articles in the field of sustainability. Bob has served as an officer in many organizations including Chair of the Board of the National Cave and Karst Research Institute.
Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
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Paperback. Etat : Good. Introduction to Sustainability, Second Edition,?reviews all the major themes in the cutting-edge field of sustainability. The book is suitable for introductory interdisciplinary courses on sustainability, as well as those in the fields of geography, geology, sociology, planning, political science, and anthropology. Allowing students to see the world in new ways while also encouraging them to become part of the change needed to ensure the long-term sustainability of the planet, this book is an invaluable introduction to this multifaceted and ever-changing subject. Now fully revised and updated, this second edition includes new material on the most recent developments in the field of sustainability; environmental sustainability issues like water, food, and energy; social sustainability themes like environmental justice and transportation; and economic sustainability topics like green businesses and economic development. The book concludes with a chapter on sustainability issues in college and universities. Brinkmann intersperses many fascinating case studies and text boxes that encourage students to deeply explore the material. This is a book that not only organizes the complex field of sustainability, but also encourages students to take action to make the world a better place. . N° de réf. du vendeur CIN1119675464G
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