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PublisherRiver Publishers

ISBN-101439850488

ISBN-139781439850480

eBay Product ID (ePID)109287628

Product Key Features

Number of Pages522 Pages

Publication NameSustainable Development Handbook, Second Edition

LanguageEnglish

SubjectEnvironmental Conservation & Protection, Energy, Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development, Management Science, Power Resources / General, Public Policy / Environmental Policy, Development / Sustainable Development

Publication Year2010

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaNature, Political Science, Technology & Engineering, Science, Business & Economics

AuthorStephen A. Roosa

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight40 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.4 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2010-020749

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Edition DescriptionRevised edition,New Edition

Table Of ContentWhat Is Sustainable Development? Sustainable Development: A New Social Concept. The Environment & Sustainable Development. Sustainable Buildings. Sustainable Energy Solutions. Corporate Sustainability Programs. Local Politics for Sustainable Development. How Sustainable Development Policies Affect Planning. Tracking Local Sustainable Development. Learning from Las Vegas. International Sustainability. What the Future Holds: Creating a Sustainable World. Bibliography, Appendices, Index.

SynopsisGaining momentum globally, sustainable development is beginning to significantly redefine the policies of corporations and governmental entities. Updated throughout, the second edition of this popular resource includes updates on LEED® measurement and verification and a new chapter on cities and carbon reduction. Clarifying critical issues, this volume examines proven approaches as well as problems with failed initiatives. It addition to core concepts and trends, it explores specific renewable energy and environmental solutions. It examines global initiatives, local politics, and ways to effectively measure and track progress., Gaining momentum globally, sustainable development is beginning to significantly redefine the policies of corporations and governmental entities. Updated throughout, the second edition of this popular resource includes updates on LEED(R) measurement and verification and a new chapter on cities and carbon reduction. Clarifying critical issues, this volume examines proven approaches as well as problems with failed initiatives. It addition to core concepts and trends, it explores specific renewable energy and environmental solutions. It examines global initiatives, local politics, and ways to effectively measure and track progress., Gaining momentum globally, sustainable development is beginning to significantly redefine the policies of corporations and governmental entities. Updated throughout, this second edition of this popular resource includes updates on LEED® measurement and verification as well as a new chapter on cities and carbon reduction. Clarifying critical issues, this volume examines proven approaches as well as problems with failed initiatives. It addition to core concepts and trends, it explores specific renewable energy and environmental solutions. It examines global initiatives, local politics, and ways to effectively measure and track progress.

LC Classification NumberHC79.E5