Sustainability and development

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Chapter 3 in Humanitarian Local and Regional Development, 2020, pp 52-101 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: The sustainability concept is particularly important for the future of our planet and humanity, and yet often it is misunderstood, misused or even abused. The chapter begins with a discussion of the concept and its history and then provides various definitions of and approach to sustainable development along with its three major dimensions: economic, environmental and social dimensions. The concept has also been heavily criticized from different perspectives. This chapter reviews the major shortcomings of sustainability and various criticisms and discuses viable alternative approaches.

Keywords: Economics and Finance; Geography; Law - Academic; Urban and Regional Studies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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