edited by Jan van der Straaten and Jeroen C.J.M. van den Bergh
by International Society for Ecological Economics
Island Press, 1994
Paper: 978-1-55963-349-9 | eISBN: 978-1-61091-477-2
Library of Congress Classification HD75.6.T69 1994
Dewey Decimal Classification 333.7

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ABOUT THIS BOOK


Toward Sustainable Development is a comprehensive and wide ranging exploration of the theoretical and practical aspects of the concept of sustainable development. Internationally known scholars present an in depth critique of traditional economic methods and ideas, and a new framework for analysis of issues of development and environmental policy. The book:



  • outlines the historical development of the concept of sustainable development

  • clarifies the many interpretations of what sustainable development is

  • presents new and detailed assessments of the concepts, methods, and implementation of sustainable development policies


As well as explaining the conceptual and theoretical background, the book discusses methods and techniques, and examines issues of policy and implementation. It offers both critical observations on old approaches, and valuable guidelines for recent innovations.




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