The current focus on sustainable development opens up debates surrounding our relationship with the natural world; about what constitutes social progress and about the character of development; both in the Global North and the Global South. The promotion of sustainable futures is taking on a new urgency in the context of climate change and biodiversity loss. This concise and accessible text explores how the international community is responding to the challenge of sustainable development. It also investigates the prospect for; and barriers to; the promotion of sustainable development in high-consumption societies of the industrialised world; from the USA and the EU to the economies of transition in Eastern and Southern Asia. In Sustainable Development Baker considers the global impact of Chinarsquo;s industrial boom as well as how Chinese investments are shaping the prospects for sustainable development on the African continent. This global coverage is balanced by investigating how local action; ranging from the transition towns movement in the UK to the Green Belt movement in Kenya; can contribute to the pursuit of sustainable development. The second edition has been extensively revised and updated and benefits from the addition of three new chapters: sustainable development in China; the governance of sustainable development; and sustainable production and consumption. Climate change and biodiversity management have also been expanded into full chapters. Providing an up-to-date and comprehensive treatment of the issues surrounding the promotion of sustainable development; this unique; internationally-focused book combines a strong conceptual analysis with wide ranging empirical focus and a wealth of case material. Including summary points and suggestions for further reading; as well as web resources and an extensive bibliography; it is ideal for students; scholars and researchers in the fields of environmental sciences; politics; geography; sociology and development studies.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Top couture sketches for WW1 fashionsBy meThis is really a worthwhile book for those who like historic fashion of this period. The House of Worth was one of the top Paris fashion houses. so the sketches represent the ultimate couture styles for the years covered in the book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book. Only wish they had some patterns inside ...By Reginald TeamerGreat book. Only wish they had some patterns inside particularly the one on the front cover.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I am no fashionista and actually requested this book because I love looking at images of historical clothingBy ArecRainI received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.I am no fashionista and actually requested this book because I love looking at images of historical clothing. The sketches were beautifully but unfortunately I couldnrsquo;t see most of them on my tablet because they were chopped up between pages. It was bizarre. The photograph were intact. however. so I was able to enjoy those.The images are accompanied by lengthy descriptions which I found fascinating. I had to read it in small doses. however. as it can by dry especially for someone who really isnrsquo;t into the ins and outs of fashion. I felt I would have enjoyed the book more if I were into such things. There was a lot I didnrsquo;t understand or recognize. so I passed over it. I honestly feel that. while I enjoyed the images. the text was lost on someone such as me.The reason I give it such a low rating is more for the fact that I couldnt see more than half the images. In a book showcasing clothing. thats a big strike against it.
