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This collection is essential for those seeking to understand the interconnectedness of ecological issues within broader societal and economic contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"human-rights-and-the-environment-by-sumudu-atapattu-9781138722743","title":"Human Rights and the Environment","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe field of human rights and the environment has grown phenomenally during the last few years, and \u003cem\u003eHuman Rights and the Environment\u003c\/em\u003e will be one of the first textbooks to encourage students to think critically about how many environmental issues lead to a violation of existing rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaking a socio-legal approach, this book provides a good understanding of both human rights and environmental issues, as well as the limitations of each regime. It explores the ways in which human rights law and institutions can be used to obtain relief for the victims of environmental degradation or adverse effects of environmental policies. In addition, it places an emphasis on climate change and climate policies to highlight the pros and cons of using a human rights framework and underscores its importance in the context of climate change. The book identifies emerging issues and areas for further research, with each chapter rich in pedagogical features, including web links for further research and discussion questions for beyond the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining their specialisms in law and politics, Atapattu and Schapper have developed a truly interdisciplinary resource that will be essential for students of human rights, environmental studies, international law, international relations, politics, and philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47606058778860,"sku":"9781138722743","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138722743-human-rights-and-the-environment.jpg?v=1778147049"},{"product_id":"sustainability-9780415529860","title":"Sustainability","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSustainability: Key Issues\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive introductory textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in sustainability courses. Highly original, it encompasses a wide range of themes under the umbrella of sustainability, from participation, resilience, growth, and ecological modernism to culture, sustainable communities, and sustainable consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter addresses a key idea and is authored by an expert in the respective field. This book makes key issues accessible, with each chapter featuring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA definition of the key concept.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA history of how and why the issue has emerged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA discussion of the advantages, drawbacks, main contributions, and controversies associated with the issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCase studies to demonstrate the practical application of concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCritical discussion of mainstream models of sustainability and why they may not be effective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn introduction to innovative alternatives, including circular economy and cradle-to-cradle approaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for students and anyone interested in understanding the key issues within sustainability and how they interact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607851090156,"sku":"9780415529860","price":123.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780415529860-sustainability.jpg?v=1778175801"},{"product_id":"sustainability-9780415529853","title":"Sustainability","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSustainability: Key Issues\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive introductory textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students doing courses in sustainability. Highly original, it covers the very broad spectrum of ideas under sustainability, from participation, resilience, growth, ecological modernism through to culture, sustainable communities, and sustainable consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter covers one key idea and has been written by an expert in that field. This book makes key issues approachable, with each chapter containing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA definition of the key concept.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA history of how and why the issue has emerged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA discussion of the advantages, drawbacks, main contributions, and controversies associated with this issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCase studies to demonstrate how it works in reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCritical discussion of mainstream models of sustainability and the reasons why they don't work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn introduction to beyond-the-convention alternatives, including circular economy and cradle-to-cradle approaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the ideal book for students and anyone interested in understanding the key issues within sustainability and how they interact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607851122924,"sku":"9780415529853","price":412.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780415529853-sustainability.jpg?v=1778175809"},{"product_id":"sustainable-consumption-by-lucie-middlemiss-9781138645639","title":"Sustainable Consumption","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSustainable Consumption: Key Issues\u003c\/em\u003e provides a concise introduction to the field of sustainable consumption, outlining the contribution of the key disciplines in this multi-disciplinary area, and detailing the way in which both the problem and the potential for solutions are understood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDivided into three parts, the book begins by introducing the concept of sustainable consumption, outlining the environmental impacts of current consumption trends, and placing these impacts in social context. The central section looks at six contrasting explanations of sustainable consumption in the public domain, detailing the stories that are told about why people act in the way they do. This section also explores the theory and evidence around each of these stories, linking them to a range of disciplines and approaches in the social sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe final section takes a broader look at the solutions proposed by sustainable consumption scholars and practitioners, outlining the visions of the future that are put forward to counteract damage to environment and society. Each chapter highlights key authors and real-world examples to encourage students to broaden their understanding of the topic and to think critically about how their daily lives intersect with environmental and ethical issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExploring the ways in which critical thinking and an understanding of sustainable consumption can be used in daily life as well as in professional practice, this book is essential reading for students, academics, professionals and policy-makers with an interest in this growing field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607851745516,"sku":"9781138645639","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138645639-sustainable-consumption.jpg?v=1778175846"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-key-issues-in-environment-and-sustainability.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}