{"product_id":"sustainable-development-9780632064595","title":"Sustainable Development","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCan there be a common definition of sustainable development?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViews on sustainable development range from those of the mainstream economist to the hardened environmentalist  via many shades of green. This book offers a clear overview of the debates and sets out the various theories, providing an accessible introduction for all who now need to understand how sustainable development affects their working practices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe text is structured around key questions on the concept of sustainable development:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDoes it define a starting point, a process, or the end-goal?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan it provide a coherent theory?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs it a workable concept in practice?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs it balanced' or does balance' form part of the solution?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eMark Mawhinney explores the various strands of thought that claim to define sustainable development - as a concept, a theory or as a set of principles. He also highlights gaps in understanding that often arise and attem\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'I can strongly recommend this book to those within the construction community seeking a broader understanding of sustainable development. The beauty of this book is that it provides as appropriately placed, cogently argued, stepping stone within comfortable reach of the majority construction community. I hope it is widely read and sets the groundwork for the thousands of steps to follow.'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Shipworth\u003cbr\u003e The University of Reading\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn overview; The 'traditional economist's' view of the debate; The 'environmental' arguments; Some of the shades in-between; Practical interpretations of the debate; Missing elements in the debate; Breaking down entrenched positions; Redefining the debate; References; Index","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49525936554327,"sku":"9780632064595","price":89.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780632064595.jpg?v=1731862295","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/sustainable-development-9780632064595","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}