Sustainability

Sustainability: Key Issues is a comprehensive introductory textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in sustainability courses. Highly original, it encompasses a wide range of themes under the umbrella of sustainability, from participation, resilience, growth, and ecological modernism to culture, sustainable communities, and sustainable consumption.

Each chapter addresses a key idea and is authored by an expert in the respective field. This book makes key issues accessible, with each chapter featuring:

• A definition of the key concept.
• A history of how and why the issue has emerged.
• A discussion of the advantages, drawbacks, main contributions, and controversies associated with the issue.
• Case studies to demonstrate the practical application of concepts.
• Critical discussion of mainstream models of sustainability and why they may not be effective.
• An introduction to innovative alternatives, including circular economy and cradle-to-cradle approaches.

This book is ideal for students and anyone interested in understanding the key issues within sustainability and how they interact.