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Handbook of Sustainability Research

by Walter Leal Filho (Volume editor)
©2005 Others 762 Pages

Summary

This handbook introduces concepts, ideas and methods of sustainability research based on real examples. It is divided into four sections. One part deals with theoretical aspects of sustainability and refers to theoretical approaches to sustainability research. Another section elaborates on more practical approaches to sustainability research, offering views and perspectives from various researchers, illustrating how regulations, laws and political frameworks influence sustainability. A third part treats education for sustainability and presents research and practical projects, showcasing how sustainability research may focus in formal and non-formal education. The final section draws some conclusions based on the body of experiences and knowledge gathered by the authors. This handbook will be of great use to educators, scientists, researchers, politicians, environment activists, teachers and others interested in sustainability and in the implementation of results of sustainability research.

Details

Pages
762
Publication Year
2005
ISBN (Hardcover)
9783631526064
Language
English
Keywords
Entwicklung Forschung Bildung Umwelt Nachhaltige Entwicklung Australien Nachhaltigkeit
Published
Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Bern, Bruxelles, New York, Oxford, Wien, 2005. 762 pp., num. fig. and tables

Biographical notes

Walter Leal Filho (Volume editor)

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