Rogers, Peter P. <br/><br/>
An introduction to sustainable development / 
Peter P. Rogers, Kazi F. Jalal and John A. Boyd. 
 - Canada :  Harvard University Press,  c2006. 
 - 404 p. :  ill. ;  23 cm. 
<br/><br/> "Published by Glen Educational Foundation, Inc." 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/> An Introduction to Sustainable Development presents the concept and practice of sustainable development as a process that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This textbook examines the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of sustainable development by focusing on changing patterns of consumption, production, and distribution of resources.<br/><br/>The impact of globalization and the role of the private sector including multinational corporations are discussed. Case materials include domestic and international initiatives and projects; protection of coastal wetlands; development of community-based water supply and sanitation systems; sustainable energy, forest, and industrial development. 
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<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780674019645 0674019645 9781844075206 9781844075214 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Sustainable development.<br/>Environmental policy.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HC59.72  / .R64 2006 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>338.90091724  / R728i