Focusing upon energy conservation and the built environment, this book engages with areas of debate and policy currently dominated by technologists and natural scientists. It develops a sociological analysis of the science and technology of sustainability and energy efficiency.

This volume examines the conditions under which non-governmental organizations (NGOs) may exert influence on policies to conserve and sustainably use natural resources in sub-Saharan Africa. The book brings together NGO campaigners in three African countries with academics specialising in development studies, systems and environmental policy.

This text examines the much debated issue of the impact of globalization on the environment. There is a growing literature on the effects of trade liberalization, the activities of transnational corporations and international finance. Using case studies from Latin America, this book sets out these debates and presents new empirical evidence on the key questions.