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Hugh Atkinson - The Challenge of Sustainability: Linking Politics, Education and Learning - 9781447306467 - V9781447306467
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The Challenge of Sustainability: Linking Politics, Education and Learning

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Description for The Challenge of Sustainability: Linking Politics, Education and Learning Hardback. Exploring the links between politics, learning and sustainability this book argues that if we are to successfully meet the challenges of climate change and sustainability we need to embed a lifelong commitment to sustainability in all learning. Editor(s): Atkinson, Hugh; Wade, Ros. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: RGCP; RNT; RNU. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 164 x 241 x 19. Weight in Grams: 544.
This timely and accessible book explores the links between politics, learning and sustainability. Its central focus is the future of people and the planet itself. The challenges that we face in combatting climate change and building a more sustainable world are complex and the book argues that if we are to successfully meet these challenges we need a fundamental change in the way we do politics and economics, embedding a lifelong commitment to sustainability in all learning. We have no option but to make things work for the better. After all, planet earth is the only home we have! The book will be important reading for academics and students in a variety of related subjects, including politics, public policy, education, sustainable development, geography, media, international relations and development studies. It will also be a valuable resource for NGOs and policy makers.

Product Details

Publisher
Bristol University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
544g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447306467
SKU
V9781447306467
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About Hugh Atkinson
Hugh Atkinson is Senior Lecturer in Politics at London South Bank University. He is the author of Local democracy, civic engagement and community: from New Labour to the big society (Manchester University Press, 2012). He is a founder member of the PSA specialist group on environmental politics. Ros Wade is Professor of Education for Sustainability at London South Bank University and Director of the international Education for Sustainability programme. She chairs the London Regional Centre of Expertise in Education for Sustainability.

Reviews for The Challenge of Sustainability: Linking Politics, Education and Learning
"A comprehensive and insightful view of the politics involved in meeting the challenges of sustainability....a valuable text, a fine contribution to the literature on sustainability." Local Economy “We know: that global sustainability issues are biting; that radical changes are required; that this change is political yet at the same time requires a change in the way we do politics. And that the same pattern applies to education - necessary change towards sustainability can't happen without learning, but requires a sea-change in the way we view and practise education. By bringing the case for both shifts together and explaining their relationship - as this welcome and timely book does so effectively and lucidly - the authors offer a valuable and much needed contribution towards the possibility of a better future.” Professor Stephen Sterling, Centre for Sustainable Futures, Plymouth University "This book deserves attention given that it covers a such an important concern for future generations. Living with the capacity of this planet's resources needs to be given a major role in social and political behaviour. This book points the way." Professor Jim Chandler, Sheffield Hallam University "This timely book addresses a crucial political science issue: now that we are aware of the many global sustainability crises, how do we both create and engage a knowledgeable citizenry to democratically and collaboratively resolve both the existing threats and those surely yet to come." Professor Charles Hopkins, UNESCO Chair in Education for Sustainable Development, York University, Canada

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