Sustainable Development Strategies
Engineering, Culture and Economics
- 1st Edition - August 19, 2020
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Author: Mousumi Roy
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 8 9 2 0 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 8 9 2 1 - 4
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Request a sales quoteSustainable Development Strategies: Engineering, Culture and Economics provides policy guidance on good practice in developing and implementing strategies for sustainable development. The book integrates social, economic and environmental objectives, taking into account of their implications for different socioeconomic groups and for future generations. It examines and analyzes existing and new approaches to formulating a sustainable development strategy and its implementation through both quantitative and qualitative studies. In addition, it looks at the formulation of strategy and overcoming various issues from the standpoint of a diverse set of disciplines, including engineering, economics and social/political views.
- Clearly explains the most cutting-edge green technologies and methods for use in built communities
- Analyzes existing and new approaches to formulating a sustainable development strategy and its implementation
- Helps to facilitate the formulation of effective sustainability strategies through an interdisciplinary approach
Civil Engineers, Environmental Engineers, Construction Engineers and Construction Managers
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Preface
- Chapter 1. Introduction to sustainable development
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Defining sustainable development
- 1.3 Evolution of the concepts of sustainable development
- 1.4 Overview of current theories and practices in the field of sustainability
- 1.5 Philosophy, ethics, social responsibility, and issues underpinning sustainable development
- 1.6 Economic, environment, and social dimension of sustainable development: an integrated modeling approach
- 1.7 Global trends and challenges
- References
- Chapter 2. Dynamic capabilities and sustainable strategies
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Socioenvironmental coevolution: new mode of governance of sustainable development
- 2.3 Equitable socioeconomic development toward sustainable growth
- 2.4 Preservation and promotion of culture in sustainable development
- 2.5 Education for sustainable development
- 2.6 Sustainable governance: a theoretical and environmental policy perspective
- References
- Chapter 3. Greening behavior toward sustainable development
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Sustainability and consumption
- 3.3 Evolution of sustainable consumption and its transformation
- 3.4 Values and their effect on sustainable consumption behavior
- 3.5 Technology acceptance model as prognostication of sustainable behavior
- 3.6 The new economics of sustainable consumption
- References
- Appendix A
- Chapter 4. Sustainable innovation and corporate environmentalism
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Product and process innovation: toward sustainable development
- 4.3 Cutting-edge green technologies: additive manufacturing
- 4.4 Green marketing: corporate strategy for sustainable development
- 4.5 Results and discussion
- 4.6 Green supply chain: managerial-ecological issues
- 4.7 Sustainable value creation: economic, environmental, and social
- References
- Chapter 5. Beyond greening: strategies for a sustainable economy
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Conceptualizing, measuring, and managing the transition toward LCE
- 5.3 Environmental impact assessment based on IPAT model
- 5.4 Low carbon readiness index
- 5.5 Sustainable BM: building a low carbon future
- References
- Chapter 6. Sharing economy and sustainability
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Sharing economy: prospects and challenges
- 6.3 Collaborative consumption model
- 6.4 Sustainable cities: strategy for sustainable urban development
- 6.5 Crowdfunding networks: implications for sustainability
- 6.6 Collaborative governance
- Reference
- Chapter 7. Circular economy: a new sustainable management paradigm
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 System perspectives on circular economy
- 7.3 Business models in circular economy
- 7.4 Technical cycle in the circular economy
- 7.5 Biological cycle in circular economy
- 7.6 Implementation of circular economy at micro, meso, and macrolevel
- References
- Chapter 8. Happiness, well-being, and sustainability
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Theories of happiness and happiness indicators
- 8.3 Gross national happiness
- 8.4 Well-being, sustainability, lifestyle, and long-term policy
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 19, 2020
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- No. of pages: 240
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128189207
- eBook ISBN: 9780128189214
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Mousumi Roy
Dr. Mousumi Roy is a Professor of Management Studies at the National Institute of Technology, Durgapur. Dr. Mousumi Roy has published numerous publications in various national and international peer-reviewed journals and presented scientific papers across the world. Because of his active association with different societies and academies as well as his contributions, Dr. Mousumi Roy is recognized by subject experts around the world. Dr. Mousumi Roy’s clinical and scientific research interests include Knowledge Management, Labour Market Management, International Business, Green consumerism, Business Environment Management, Managerial Economics, Management for Sustainable Development, and Sustainable Industrialization.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor in Management Studies, Department of Management Studies, National Institute of Technology Durgapur, Mahatma Gandhi Avenue, Durgapur, IndiaRead Sustainable Development Strategies on ScienceDirect