Sustainable Development: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
- ISBN-10
- 1522538186
- ISBN-13
- 9781522538189
- Series
- Sustainable Development
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 1725
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-10-31
- Publisher
- IGI Global
- Authors
- Management Association, Information Resources
Description
To maintain a healthy ecosystem for contemporary society, and for future generations, policies must be implemented to protect the environment. This can be achieved by consistent evaluation of new initiatives and strategies. Sustainable Development: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a comprehensive source of scholarly information on the latest research for sustainability concerns across a multidisciplinary perspective. Highlighting a broad range of innovative topics such as renewable energy, urban development, and green technologies, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for academics, researchers, professionals, students, and practitioners interested in the preservation of the environment.
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