ABSTRACT
There is growing interest among both practitioners and academics in the social aspects of sustainability and examining its conceptual applications at various levels and in various contexts. While it is often said that sustainability comprises three elements—environmental, economic, and social—the social dimension seems most nebulous and generally less well focused (Cuthill, 2010; Dillard, Dujon, & King, 2009; Kunz, 2006; Littig & Griessler, 2005; Manzi, Lucas, Lloyd Jones, & Allen, 2010). However, social sustainability is central as we struggle to improve the human condition within the context of regenerative and renewable natural systems (Boström, 2012; McKenzie, 2004).
