Sustainability Books

This book focuses on the complex and contested nature of transformation in India, from a social and political ecology perspective.

This handbook brings together a variety of expert scholars with industry specialists to offer the most authoritative overview of Green Finance to date, presenting the state of the art. It focuses on Green Finance in a comprehensive way, discussing its...

Contrato Social De La Real Compañía Del Canal De Tamarite De Litera... presents the foundational agreement of the Royal Company of the Tamarite de Litera Canal, a significant historical document detailing the establishment and operation of this...

"Land Prices and Land Speculation in the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky" examines the historical trends and economic factors influencing land values in one of Kentucky's most fertile and historically significant areas. Garnet Wolsey Forster provides a...

This book offers groundbreaking insights into transforming the concrete industry with innovative, environmentally conscious solutions. It explores the latest advancements in sustainable technologies, including climate-improved concrete, green binders,...

Explores the core of agile ideas, methods, and frameworks, showing how they can be modified and used to suit various business domains and operational scales. Offers insight on agile approaches and their influence on various facets of contemporary...

Enhancing Interoperability and Automation of Construction Waste Quantification outlines the construction waste quantification (CWQ) modelling that supports data-driven decision-making in the built environment

The book provides case studies to assist scientists, practitioners and students in high standard manufacturing management processes and practices to properly handle daily challenges with a special focus on the use of recent paradigms to support...

This book builds on a decade-long experience with mechanisms provided by the Kyoto Protocol and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. It discusses the challenges of climate finance in the context of the post-Copenhagen negotiations and provides...

In The Responsible Fashion Company, Rinaldi and Testa argue that the fashion industry is at a crossroads: the need for a global shift to a sustainable model has never been more urgent. Yet, they demonstrate that we are witnessing a revolution led by...

As the global economy rapidly evolves, the need for environmentally responsible and socially conscious business practices has become more urgent than ever. Green entrepreneurship represents a powerful response to this call, aligning innovation with...

Higher education institutions are positioned to lead the global response to climate change and drive progress toward sustainability. Through their core missions of education, research, and community engagement, universities and colleges serve as...

In recent years, the world of civil engineering plays a crucial role in achieving sustainable development by addressing the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure and systems that minimize environmental impact, promote economic...

The digital age reshapes the approaches to sustainable construction and heritage conservation. As urbanization increases and environmental concerns rise, the construction industry faces pressures to reduce its ecological footprint while preserving...

In this digital world, businesses and healthcare systems are seeking more sustainable strategies to harness the power of technology without compromising long term resilience and environmental responsibility. Digitilizatin of healthcare systems offers a...

Digital transformation and sustainability have become pivotal in higher education, reshaping how institutions operate, teach, and engage with communities. As universities adopt technologies to enhance learning experiences and streamline administrative...

Empowering sustainable performance and competitive advantage in tourism requires a strategic balance between economic growth, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. As global tourism faces pressure from climate change, resource depletion,...

Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool when addressing ecological challenges and driving sustainable development. Using AI can optimize company resource management, reduce carbon footprints, and enhance biodiversity conversation. AI also allows...

More than just a cleaning book-this is a love letter to home, heart, and heritage.The Art of Cleaning is a heartfelt guide that blends tradition, wisdom, and practical inspiration. Rooted in the meaningful bond between mother and daughter, this book...

The community land trust (CLT) movement has grown from a single CLT in 1970 to nearly six hundred today, scattered across a dozen countries. While many people can be credited with the global spread of CLTs, eight individuals have been especially...

Redesigning Prosperity: A Blueprint for Sustainable Progress offers a transformative vision for a world where economic growth and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. In this insightful and action-driven book, Dr. Meenakshi unpacks the...

This book presents a balanced and accessible introduction to the core issues and challenges of development. It covers the key aspects of development in contemporary times-its relationship with agriculture, industrialization and services, sustainable and...

Informed by theory and full of practical advice, this key title offers a clear route to education for sustainable development (ESD) whilst questioning how we reconcile participatory, inclusive processes and the urgency of global crises.

This book examines real cases of smart city management across Asia and Europe. It covers regions such as Iceland, Estonia, Poland, Germany, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam to systemise the knowledge in the field.

This book explores the notion of climate itself, its relationship with human culture, and its significance to architecture and urbanism by referring to the environmental philosophy of Tetsuro Watsuji, a leading thinker of modern Japan.

Over the course of the book, academics and practitioners from various fields demonstrate why transitioning into a 'green economy' - a future economy based on environmental sustainability, social equity and improved well-being - is not an option but a...

The book analyses specific aspects of the lives of the middle class in Africa. It looks at how people become and remain in the middle class through a series of thematic chapters. It examines how behaviour changes in the process, in terms of consumption...

Housing affordability, urban development and climate change responses are great challenges that are intertwined, yet the conceptual and policy links between them remain under-developed.Housing Sustainability in Low Carbon Cities addresses this gap by...

An Introduction to Sustainability provides students with a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and ideas which are encompassed within the growing subject of sustainability. This is an essential textbook for any sustainability course.

This book focuses on three major concepts and approaches that have gained currency in policy and governance circles, both globally and regionally-scarcity and crisis, marketization and privatization, and participation.  It provides a historical and...

Emerging medical technologies are changing our views on human nature and what it means to be alive, healthy, and leading a good life. Reproductive technologies, genetic diagnosis, organ transplantation, and psychopharmacological drugs all raise...

The Routledge International Handbook of Higher Education for Sustainable Development gives a systematic and comprehensive overview of existing and upcoming research approaches for higher education for sustainable development. It provides a unique...

This original contribution to the field is the first to bring economic sociology theory to the study of federal land exchanges. By blending public choice theory with engaging case studies that contextualize the tactics used by land developers, this book...

This book uncovers, explores and analyses the cultural and social factors and values that lie behind waste making, recycling and disposal in the Asia Pacific region. It will be an important read for scholars, researchers and students in sustainability,...

This book studies the role of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as an advocate for greater environmental responsibility and analyses the major achievements and outcomes of two landmark conferences - Stockholm (1972) and Rio (1992) - which...

The COVID-19 pandemic brought travel to a halt and the global tourism industry has been one of the sectors hit hardest during the pandemic. This book looks at how the tourism industry can enhance its resilience and prepare for future crises more...

By examining how small communities have dealt with forces of change and have sought to maintain themselves over time, this book offers pointers and lessons for conservation practices at all levels of society. "Sustainability" has become an increasingly...