Taking sides clashing views in sustainability - Taylor, Robert W. (McGraw-Hill, 2012)
Includes bibliographical references
Unit 1. Principles and overview. Is sustainability a realistic objective for society? -- Is sustainability more about politics than science? -- Are western values, ethics and dominant paradigms compatible with sustainability? -- Does sustainability mean a lower standard of living? -- Unit 2. Global issues. Is sustainability practical for emerging economies? -- Is global environmental degradation an issue of poverty rather than environmental policy? -- Is limiting consumption rather than limiting population the key to sustainability? -- Is technological innovation the main driver for achieving sustainability? -- Unit 3. Policy. Is monetizing ecosystem services essential for sustainability? -- Does the market work better than government at achieving sustainability? -- Does sustainable urban development require more policy innovation and planning? -- Should water be privatized? -- Unit 4. Natural resources. Can our marine resources be sustainably managed? -- Can the conflict between humans and wildlife be sustainably managed? -- Should sustainability in energy resources be based on conservation? -- Unit 5. Energy, business, and society. Can nuclear energy be a sustainable resource? -- Is corporate sustainability more public relations than real? -- Are social concerns taken seriously in the "triple bottom line" of sustainability? -- Are cities sustainable?