Spaces of Sustainability: Geographical Perspectives on the Sustainable Society

Book Title: Spaces of Sustainability
Author: Mark Whitehead
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition: 1
Binding: Paperback
Number of Pages: 256
Release Date: 26-10-2006
EAN: 9780415358040
Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
Languages: English

Description:
Spaces of Sustainability offers an engaging and accessible introduction to the key philosophical ideas behind sustainable development. This timely resource discusses contemporary global issues like global warming, third-world poverty, transnational citizenship, and globalization. Combining the latest research and theoretical frameworks, it provides a unique insight into contemporary efforts to create a more sustainable society. The book introduces the debates surrounding sustainable development through various case studies across different continents, including:

• Land-use conflicts in the USA

• Agricultural reform in the Indian Punjab

• Environmental planning in the Barents Sea

• Community forest development in Kenya

• Transport policies in Mexico City

• Political reform in Russia

Written in a concise and approachable manner, the book is illustrated with figures and plates, along with explanatory help boxes and useful web links, making it essential reading for students in geography, planning, environmental politics, and urban studies.

Review Highlights:

• Ian Gordon, University of Manchester Geography: "This book is an excellent introduction to the topic for geographers."

• James, J. Biles, Indiana University: "Whitehead provides a well-informed and eminently readable overview of key debates, theories, and policy initiatives in sustainable development."

• Harriet Bulkeley, University of Durham: "The book deserves to have pride of place on reading lists across the social sciences."

About the Author:
Mark Whitehead is a lecturer in human geography at the Institute of Geography and Earth Sciences at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth.