ABSTRACT

The impact of development needs to be considered beyond the narrow focus of economic, ecological or social concerns. This new and expanded edition builds upon the first edition’s accessible and comprehensive overview of the challenges linked to striving for a sustainable, holistic approach to development. Providing a multifaceted approach to the subject in order to encompass what is referred to as ‘people, planet and profit’, this second edition provides a complete update of the text, with increased coverage of new and major topics including the Sustainable Development Goals and the circular economy.

An interactive and complete educational tool, the book comes with a website containing exercises, learning goals and summaries for each chapter as well as over forty video clips. It also offers a ‘lecturer section’ which includes a PowerPoint to accompany every chapter, and answers and explanations to the exercises.

This stimulating book is an invaluable resource for students and lecturers in all disciplines who have an interest in the sustainability of our planet, and our human society and economy.

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

part 1|171 pages

SWOT analysis

chapter 1|32 pages

Sustainable development, an introduction

chapter 2|43 pages

Flaws in the fabric

People and nature

chapter 3|46 pages

Flaws in the fabric

People and society

chapter 4|48 pages

Sources of vigour

part 2|194 pages

Solution strategies

chapter 5|62 pages

Here and there

chapter 6|41 pages

Now and later

chapter 7|53 pages

Climate and energy

chapter 8|36 pages

Sustainable business practices