Abstract:

Principles of Sustainability provides students and researchers with an  introduction to the fundamentals of sustainability, giving readers a solid start and deeper understanding and appreciation of this complex subject.

Topics on sustainability range from the ecology of sustainability to economics and politics of sustainability, The 149 entries explain basic principles of Sustainability, ranging from Agricultural Runoff to Zoning Laws, as well as discussions of important treaties, laws, organizations, and events related to sustainability, such as Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).