Nightingale, Andrea
Environment and Sustainability in a Globalizing World (Foundations in Global Studies)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780765646446
- author:
- Nightingale, Andrea
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 17.8 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 3 working days
Description
This student-friendly text explores the globalizing processes relating to environment and sustainability from multiple disciplines. It provides foundational material for rigorous analysis, covering key concepts and theoretical constructs that define sustainable environmental practices.
The book examines the historical context of environmental sustainability, key international agencies and treaties, and various models and ways to measure sustainability. Case studies are used to illustrate theory and practice in specific situations, offering a comprehensive overview across disciplines and regions.