Sustainable Development Policy and Administration

With diverse contributions dealing with the multiple facets of development, this timely handbook describes major policy and administration issues that are critical to understanding the emerging field of sustainable development. This book emphasizes the need to promote the broad objectives of sustainability while exploring ways to meet the needs of current and future generations. The text also features extensive discussion of major dimensions, theoretical frameworks, policies, and institutions as well as national and regional experiences. This reference contains important information for graduate students, professors, and public and private development managers interested in this field.