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Surveying the attempts that have been made to integrate economic development and the environment, this study reviews the growth of the concept of sustainable development in response to international crises and the strengthening critique of the economics of growth. It also describes the major obstacles to sustainable development and how they can be overcome. The final section examines the outcome of the Rio Summit and analyzes the impact of current developments throughout the world. Policies are highlighted which represent the best way forward.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #570215 in Books
• Published on: 1995-10-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 290 pages

Christof den Biggelaar, Ph.D, Dept. of Interdisciplinary Studies, Appalachian State University
'I enjoy Reid's easy to read style while dealing with topics of which most students know little about... a great refresher for me'