Technological Choices for Sustainability
Author | : Subhas K. Sikdar |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 448 |
Release | : 2013-03-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783662102701 |
ISBN-13 | : 3662102706 |
Rating | : 4/5 (706 Downloads) |
Download or read book Technological Choices for Sustainability written by Subhas K. Sikdar and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a critical evaluation of current scientific work on defining the issue of sustainability and on measuring progress towards a sustainable state. It aims to provide a common understanding of how progress towards sustainability can be achieved by optimising technological development, environmental impact and socio-economic factors. A further objective is to identify the major trends in methodologies that assist progress towards sustainability.