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Routledge Handbook of the History of Sustainability: Routledge Environment and Sustainability

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The Routledge Handbook of the History of Sustainability is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the history of sustainability. Edited by two leading scholars in the field, this handbook brings together 35 original chapters from an international team of contributors. The handbook covers a wide range of topics, from the origins of sustainability in the 18th century to the present day.

Routledge Handbook of the History of Sustainability (Routledge Environment and Sustainability Handbooks)

by Philip Norton

4.5 out of 5

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The handbook is divided into four parts.

Part 1: Conceptualizing Sustainability

This part explores the different ways in which sustainability has been conceptualized over time. It examines the origins of the concept of sustainability in the 18th century and traces its development through the 19th and 20th centuries. It also explores the different ways in which sustainability has been defined and measured.

Part 2: Sustainability in Practice

This part examines the ways in which sustainability has been put into practice in different contexts. It explores the history of sustainable agriculture, forestry, and fishing. It also examines the history of sustainable energy, transportation, and urban planning.

Part 3: Sustainability and Social Justice

This part explores the relationship between sustainability and social justice. It examines the ways in which sustainability has been used to promote social justice and the ways in which social justice has been used to promote sustainability. It also explores the challenges of achieving sustainability in a just and equitable way.

Part 4: Sustainability and the Future

This part explores the future of sustainability. It examines the challenges that we face in achieving sustainability and the opportunities that we have for creating a more sustainable future. It also explores the role that history can play in helping us to achieve a more sustainable future.

The Routledge Handbook of the History of Sustainability is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of sustainability. It is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the development of the concept of sustainability and its application in practice. The handbook is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and policymakers working in the field of sustainability.

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Image 1: A group of people working together to plant trees. Alt attribute: People working together to create a more sustainable future.

Image 2: A solar panel farm. Alt attribute: A solar panel farm generating renewable energy.

Image 3: A group of people riding bikes in a city. Alt attribute: People riding bikes as a sustainable mode of transportation.

Image 4: A group of people gardening in a community garden. Alt attribute: People gardening together to grow their own food.

Image 5: A group of people working together to clean up a beach. Alt attribute: People working together to protect the environment.

Routledge Handbook of the History of Sustainability (Routledge Environment and Sustainability Handbooks)

by Philip Norton

4.5 out of 5