Evidence for Hope: The Search for Sustainable Development

Paperback

Main Details

Title Evidence for Hope: The Search for Sustainable Development
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Nigel Cross
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
Category/GenreHistory of specific subjects
Environmentalist thought and ideology
Sustainability
ISBN/Barcode 9781853838552
ClassificationsDewey:333.7
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Bibliography, index

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Earthscan Ltd
Publication Date 1 February 2003
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Since the Stockholm Environment Conference in 1972 and the Rio Summit in 1992, there has been unprecedented public concern for the future of the planet and a growing awareness that development needs to be sustainable. This text charts the growth of these ideas by beginning with a visionary piece written by Barbara Ward in the 1970s, and ends with a chapter looking ahead another 30 years into the future. Two generations of thinkers and activists have helped to shape environment and development policy and increase local level power in environmental management. In celebration of their 30th anniversary, the IIED's most influential writers provide in this volume a perspective on three decades of development and green debates.

Author Biography

Nigel Cross is Executive Director of IIED. He has worked with SOS Sahel in dryland Africa, and Panos Institute, London

Reviews

'Evidence for Hope reminds us that NGOs too posses historical depth and analytical variety.' Development and Change