Strength and Weakness - Two Opposing Sustainability Paradigms

Author: Neumayer
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: The author explores two sustainable paradigms—the weak sustainability paradigm and the strong sustainability paradigm—in an accessible and insightful manner. Additionally, the book examines policy decisions based on different paradigms and focuses on whether sustainability can be measured. Research on such issues forms the foundation of sustainability studies, as they determine whether sustainability research can be conducted on a reasonable and effective basis. Therefore, this book will be highly meaningful and important for scholars engaged in sustainable development research and individuals concerned with sustainable development.