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Dr Jenny Elliott of the University of Brighton's School of Environment and Technology has recently had the 4th Edition of a book which explores issues surrounding sustainable development published. The book entitled 'An Introduction to Sustainable Development' and published by Routledge provides a concise, well illustrated and accessible introduction to the characteristics, challenges and opportunities of sustainable development with particular reference to developing countries. The contested nature of sustainable development is explored through a detailed consideration of changing ideas and practices within environmentalism and development thinking.
The book also emphasises the global challenges of sustainable development, with respect to current crises in climate, energy, economy, poverty and social injustice. It explores how these issues are leading to deep questioning of what sustainable development is, what it should be, and how sustainable development policies and mechanisms are being reconsidered. The text gives new consideration to the challenge of achieving lower carbon growth, climate adaptation, and the implications on sustainable development of rapidly expanding economies, including China and India. The book contains a substantial number of case studies, learning outcomes, chapter summaries, discussion questions, further reading and websites, and provides an essential introduction for students. For more information about the book and to order a copy, visit the Routledge website.
