The global challenge of encouraging sustainable living opportunities, barriers, policy and practice

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Cheltenham Edward Elgar 2013Description: xxvi, 262p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:

9781781003749

Subject(s):

Sustainable living -Case studies

DDC classification:

338.92GLO

Summary: This unique book illustrates that in order to address the growing urgency of issues around environmental and resource limits, it is clear that we need to develop effective policies to promote durable changes in behavior and transform how we view, and consume, goods and services. It suggests that in order to develop effective policies in this area, it is necessary to move beyond a narrow understanding of 'how individuals behave', and to incorporate a more nuanced approach that encompasses behavioral influences in different societies, contexts and settings.

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xxvi, 262p. : ill. ; 24 cm

This unique book illustrates that in order to address the growing urgency of issues around environmental and resource limits, it is clear that we need to develop effective policies to promote durable changes in behavior and transform how we view, and consume, goods and services. It suggests that in order to develop effective policies in this area, it is necessary to move beyond a narrow understanding of 'how individuals behave', and to incorporate a more nuanced approach that encompasses behavioral influences in different societies, contexts and settings.

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