This new and expanded edition builds upon the first edition's powerful multi-perspective approach and breath of coverage. A truly comprehensive introduction to sustainable development, it is designed specifically to allow access to the topic from a wide range of educational and professional backgrou[...]

Helping readers understand sustainable development, this book features multiple entry points, explains jargon and explores controversies. It also provides boxed examples from the local to the global, extra readings and online material for course leaders, motivated students and self-learners.[...]