Sustainable Development: Principles, Frameworks, and Case Studies

ISBN-13: 9780367384548 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 242 str.

Okechukwu Ukaga; Chris Maser; Michael Reichenbach

Opis

An exploration of the human-related aspects of sustainable development, this book emphasizes the need to move away from an unwanted circumstance by being systemic in our thinking instead of symptomatic. In other words, we must stop treating symptoms without dealing with the cause. The authors argue that we cannot move away from an unwanted, negative circumstance; we can only move toward a desired, positive outcome. Revealing the multidimensional nature of sustainable development, the text summarizes positive approaches and presents strong theoretical and historical pieces along with salient case examples that illustrate the desired outcome of each model or framework discussed.

Spis treści

Sustainable Development: Principles, Frameworks, and Case Studies - Introduction. If the GDP Is Up, Why Is the GPI Down? From Normative Debate to Progressive Democratic Economics. Sustainable Development and the Genuine Progress Indicator: An Updated Methodology and Application in Policy Settings, Refining the Ecological Footprint. Learning by Experiencing: Systemics, Futures Thinking, and Scenarios. Using Lean Thinking Approaches to Speed Sustainable Development. Working Together to Sustain Local Economy, Environment, and Community: The University of Minnesota Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships. The Holistic Management Framework: Ensuring Social, Environmental, and Economically Sound Development. Taking Personal Action toward Sustainability. Participatory Leadership for Sustainable Development.

O autorze

Okechukwu Ukaga and Mike Reichenbach are with the University of Minnesota. Chris Maser is a Consultant in Corvallis, Oregon.