Sustainable development

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Baker Susan 1955-
Published: Routledge,
Publisher Address: London New York
Publication Dates: 2006.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: Routledge introductions to environment series
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Carrier Form: xviii, 245 p.: ill. ; 24 cm.
ISBN: 0415282101 (hbk. : alk. paper)
041528211X (pbk. : alk. paper)
Index Number: F110
CLC: F110
F061.3
Call Number: F110/B168
Contents: 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