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Treatise on Sustainability Science and Engineering
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Description for Treatise on Sustainability Science and Engineering
Hardcover. This book explores the major themes of design for sustainability; sustainability metrics and analysis; sustainable energy; and sustainable supply and value. Covers life cycle assessment; product end-of-life options; environmental footprint assessment and more. Editor(s): Jawahir, I. S.; Sikdar, Subhas K.; Huang, Y. Num Pages: 351 pages, 53 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RNP; RNU; TBC; TH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 632.
This book is aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of recent developments in sustainability science and engineering. The book focuses on principles and practices and presents 18 interwoven chapters on four major themes: design for sustainability; sustainability metrics and analysis; sustainable energy; and sustainable supply/value. Significant, state-of-the-art work, methodologies, practices and plans are presented by researchers, technology developers and industry leaders. Topics discussed include: life cycle assessment; product end-of-life options; practical approaches to sustainability; environmental footprint assessment; biofuels; and sustainable supply chain management.
This book is aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of recent developments in sustainability science and engineering. The book focuses on principles and practices and presents 18 interwoven chapters on four major themes: design for sustainability; sustainability metrics and analysis; sustainable energy; and sustainable supply/value. Significant, state-of-the-art work, methodologies, practices and plans are presented by researchers, technology developers and industry leaders. Topics discussed include: life cycle assessment; product end-of-life options; practical approaches to sustainability; environmental footprint assessment; biofuels; and sustainable supply chain management.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
350
Condition
New
Number of Pages
338
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400762282
SKU
V9789400762282
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Treatise on Sustainability Science and Engineering
From the reviews: “This four-part volume … focuses on four key topics: design, sustainability metrics, sustainable energy, and sustainable supply chain management. … this is an important book with significant content for those who are interested in applications of sustainability science and engineering. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals/practitioners.” (L. E. Erickson, Choice, Vol. 51 ... Read more