Note publique d'information : This handbook is based on the premise that in order for sustainability to be sustainable,
a profound psychological transformation has to take place at the individual and collective
level. Focusing on the practice of environmental sustainability, this handbook will
explore the application of sustainability in a wide variety of contemporary contexts—from
economics of consumption and growth to government policy, sustainable cities, and
sustainable planet. The editors believe that the way to achieve sustainable, harmonious
living in all spheres is through lived or engaged sustainability at the personal,
team, and organizational levels. It is impossible to separate economic development
issues from environment issues. In its most practical aspect, sustainability is about
understanding the interconnections among environment, society, and economy. This book
aims to provide a comprehensive overview of current theories and approaches in the
area of engaged sustainability for academics, researchers and practitioners. Specifically,
it will focus on making responsible decisions that will reduce humanity’s negative
impact on the environment. While various social and political initiatives for sustainability
are welcome, one cannot really enact sustainability into legislative laws. Something
has to change fundamentally at the level of a common person in the street. The Handbook
of Engaged Sustainability acknowledges the classic literature, theories and principles
in the area of sustainability, but also provides new theories and approaches from
global scholars and practitioners in the field. It will also provide a well-structured
pedagogical framework with real life case examples. The aim of this handbook is to
expand the reader’s thinking to one of “big-picture awareness” and a “cosmic vision”
of sustainability, a vision that extends from our neighborhoods to our communities,
to states, countries, globe, galaxy, and envelops the entire Universe! This book will
serve as an essential resource for researchers, scholars and students of sustainability,
ethics, corporate social responsibility and environmental economics, as well as consultants,
business and team leaders, and anyone interested in engaged sustainability. .
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