Asia Pacific University Library catalogue


Elliott, Jennifer A.

An introduction to sustainable development / Jennifer A. Elliott. - 4th ed. - New York : Routledge, c2013. - xviii, 361 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Routledge perspectives on development . - Routledge perspectives on development. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- What is sustainable development? -- The global challenges of sustainable development -- Actors and actions in sustainable development -- Sustainable rural livelihoods -- Sustainable urban livelihoods -- Sustainable development in the developing world : an assessment.

This text examines the complex challenges presented by the goal of sustainable development at the local and global level. Areas covered include the challenges and opportunities for the developing world in the search for sustainable development.

9780415590730 (pbk.)

2011049082


Sustainable development--Developing countries.
Environmental policy--Developing countries.
Sustainable development.

HC59.72.E5 / E45 2013

338.9/27091724 / ELL 2013