Mark (University of Wales, Aberystwyth, UK) Whitehead 
Spaces of Sustainability [PDF ebook] 
Geographical Perspectives on the Sustainable Society

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Spaces of Sustainability is an engaging and accessible introduction to the key philosophical ideas which lie behind the principles of sustainable development. This topical resource discusses key contemporary issues including global warming, third world poverty, transnational citizenship and globalization.

Combining the latest research and theoretical frameworks Spaces of Sustainability offers a unique insight into contemporary attempts to create a more sustainable society and introduces the debates surrounding sustainable development through a series of interesting transcontinental case studies. These include: discussions of land-use conflicts in the USA; agricultural reform in the Indian Punjab; environmental planning in the Barents Sea; community forest development in Kenya; transport policies in Mexico City; and political reform in Russia.

Written in an approachable and concise manner, this is essential reading for students of geography, planning, environmental politics and urban studies. It is illustrated throughout with figures and plates, along with a range of explanatory help boxes and useful web links.

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Format PDF ● Pages 256 ● ISBN 9781134246373 ● Maison d’édition Taylor and Francis ● Publié 2007 ● Téléchargeable 3 fois ● Devise EUR ● ID 4300713 ● Protection contre la copie Adobe DRM
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