Introduction to Sustainability Road to a Better Future

Name: Introduction to Sustainability Road to a Better Future
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ISBN: 9781402035579

ISBN-10: 1402035578

ISBN-13: 9781402035579

Edition: 2005

Authors: Nolberto Munier

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This book develops a supporting structure for sustainable development, following a natural set of steps to reach an established goal. It provides the tools to navigate this Road to a Better Future by explaining concepts, giving ideas, proposing methods, and suggesting actions. To illustrate the utilization of techniques there are many examples, applied to a variety of activities, and to wrap up concepts, the last chapter is dedicated to the analysis of a community in search of a sustainable environment. A thematic index has been designed to help a person quickly find information on relevant topics.

Book details

List price: $179.99
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Publication date: 1/5/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 444
Size: 6.30" wide x 9.45" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.310
Language: English




Basic Information on Sustainable Issues



The Culture of Waste



Sustainability in the Built Environment



Industrial Approach to Sustainability



Energy Sustainability



Measuring Sustainability



Sustainable Impact Assessment (SUIA)



Case Example - a Community in Search of its Future


Appendix


Glossary


Bibliography


Index