Product Description

This extensively revised third edition provides a concise, accessible introduction to the ideas behind, and the practices flowing from, the notion of sustainable development, with a particular focus on the developing world.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #128067 in Books
• Published on: 2005-12-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

Review
'Jennifer Elliott's treatment of sustainability is concise and well-illustrated ... the reader is aquainted with a broad range of contemporary themes and provocative concepts. It is a valuable addition to the introductory literature.' - Progress in Human Geography, review of first edition

From the Back Cover

Sustainable development continues to be the key idea around which environment and development are structured. This extensively revised third edition continues to provide a concise, accessible introduction to the ideas behind, and the practices flowing from the notion of sustainable development with a particular focus on the developing world.

The new edition has been extensively updated to highlight recent developments in both theory and practice. In particular, the theoretical framework underpinning the book has been strengthened, and recent activity regarding the developing indicators of sustainable development is comprehensively reviewed. Specific attention is now given to the significance of geography and place.

Containing a wealth of new case studies from across the globe, discussion questions, guides for further reading and a detailed glossary, this text provides an invaluable introduction to the characteristics, challenges and opportunities of sustainable development.

About the Author
Jennifer A. Elliott is Principal Lecturer in Geography at the University of Brighton.