Sustainable Solutions: Let Knowledge Serve the City - Couverture rigide

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ISBN 10 : 178353396X ISBN 13 : 9781783533961

Editeur : Routledge, 2016

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Portland State University's motto, "Let knowledge serve the city," reflects a founding belief in the importance of dialogue between academia and broader society to resolve dilemmas facing society. This is integral to the work of PSU's Institute for Sustainable Solutions (ISS), which brings together different disciplines and communities to find sustainable solutions to some of today's most pressing problems. "The Sustainable Solutions Series" examines the work of the Institute, to share best practice in community-engaged teaching and research with a sustainability focus.This first volume examines the different approaches united by ISS: how has capacity been built to overcome entrenched divides between different areas of study, between academia and the public, and why is bridging these divides so important? It also introduces the themes that have shaped ISS's work, such as social justice, climate change, and sustainable economic development.With unique clarity, the authors of "Let Knowledge Serve the City" combine academically-grounded ideas about sustainability with practical learning points on how these ideas may be put into action effectively. This is ideal for anyone seeking a better understanding of best practice in engaging the broader community with institutes of higher education.

Revue de presse

A great example of vision, execution, and civic engagement led by faculty and administration of PSU ... an exceptional and inspiring story about cross-fertilization between higher education and Main Street that works to sustain and energize. --David W. Orr, Counselor to the President, Oberlin College

Other universities that genuinely want to create a sustainable future could learn much from PSU's model. This book should be read by university presidents, mayors, business titans, labor barons, and all the rest of us who care about our kids and grandkids --Denis Hayes, President, Bullitt Foundation; National Coordinator of the first Earth Day

Portland State University continues to be at the forefront of advancing sustainable outcomes in partnership with local communities. This book provides the toolbox for successful campus-community efforts for the cities around the world looking for tools to more sustainably address complex urban challenges. I m continually impressed with the success of PSU's sustainability programs, research and partnerships. Let Knowledge Serve the City proves that their model is not only replicable, but revolutionary for cities around the globe. --Congressman Earl Blumenauer

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Routledge
• Date d'édition: 2016
• ISBN 10: 178353396X
• ISBN 13: 9781783533961
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 200
• Éditeur: Wortham-Galvin B.D., Allen Jennifer H., Sherman Jacob