An Introduction to Sustainable Development: The Developing World (Routledge Introductions to Development)
By J. Elliott.
Description
"Development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." As the Brundtland Commission's definition suggests, sustainable development faces challenges from the interdependence of peoples and places throughout the globe. While environmental concerns threaten the quality of life, the "pollution of poverty" may threaten life itself. "Sustainable Development" encapsulates the realization that to achieve the goals of either conservation or development, the welfare needs of the poorest grou...
ISBN(s)
0415069548, 9780415069540
