Written in an accessible style, the book opens with a general introduction to the concept of sustainable development and explores its practical implications for technical experts. Recognising that practical application of sustainable development depends on the context, the second part of the book is devoted to case studies. The case studies explore scientific and technical aspects alongside relevant environmental economic and social issues.
The key features of this completely revised and updated second edition include: Twelve new chapters, including the case studies on nuclear energy, biofuels, aviation, buildings, urban transport, food, sanitation and health.Six completely revised chaptersCoverage of a wide range of sustainability issues in both developed and developing countriesIntegration of scientific and technical aspects with economic, environmental and social considerationsDiscussion of policy implicationsCommunication with the non-engaging and non-scientific audience
Considered essential reading for all engineers and scientists concerned with sustainable development, "Sustainable Development in Practice: Case Studies for Engineers and Scientists, Second Edition" also provides key reading and learning materials for undergraduate and postgraduate science and engineering students.
Written in an accessible style, the book opens with a general introduction to the concept of sustainable development and explores its practical implications for technical experts. Recognising that practical application of sustainable development depends on the context, the second part of the book is devoted to case studies. The case studies explore scientific and technical aspects alongside relevant environmental economic and social issues.
The key features of this completely revised and updated second edition include: Twelve new chapters, including the case studies on nuclear energy, biofuels, aviation, buildings, urban transport, food, sanitation and health.Six completely revised chaptersCoverage of a wide range of sustainability issues in both developed and developing countriesIntegration of scientific and technical aspects with economic, environmental and social considerationsDiscussion of policy implicationsCommunication with the non-engaging and non-scientific audience
Considered essential reading for all engineers and scientists concerned with sustainable development, "Sustainable Development in Practice: Case Studies for Engineers and Scientists, Second Edition" also provides key reading and learning materials for undergraduate and postgraduate science and engineering students.
Imprint | John Wiley & Sons |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | November 2010 |
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First published | 2011 |
Editors | Adisa Azapagic, Slobodan Perdan |
Format | Electronic book text |
Pages | 536 |
Edition | 2nd Revised edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-470-97285-4 |
Barcode | 9780470972854 |
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LSN | 0-470-97285-8 |