Sustainability A Bedford Spotlight Reader

by Weisser, Christian R.

• ISBN13: 9781319056612
• ISBN10: 131905661X
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781319171155
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781457634314
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2018-07-05
• Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
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About This Book

Sustainability: A Bedford Spotlight Reader, 2nd Edition

ISBN: 9781319056612

Sustainability: A Bedford Spotlight Reader, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive textbook designed to explore the central concept of sustainability. Written by Christian R. Weisser, this book delves into the foundations and politics of sustainability, making it a go-to resource for students and educators alike.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory sustainability courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of sustainability, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of environmental principles.

History and Editions

The 2nd edition of Sustainability has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on sustainability from various perspectives. This edition includes readings from ecologists, urban planners, philosophers, geographers, reporters, artists, and everyday citizens. It provides a wide range of activities to help students build a greater understanding of the subject, focusing on how crises challenge sustainability and how it connects to local and transnational environments, tourism, and recreation.

Author and Other Works

Christian R. Weisser is the author of Sustainability: A Bedford Spotlight Reader. While this is his primary work in the field of sustainability education, his expertise in compiling diverse perspectives on environmental issues makes him a notable figure in educational resources.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Readings: The book includes a variety of readings from renowned experts in the field of sustainability.
• Interdisciplinary Approach: It covers the foundations of sustainability, its political implications, and how crises affect it.
• Study Tools: Built-in study tools like highlights and more are available for students to enhance their learning experience.
• Offline Access: The eTextbook can be accessed anytime and anywhere, making it convenient for students.

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ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781319056612
• eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9781319171155
• Other Editions: The book is also available in other formats and editions, ensuring that students can choose the most suitable version for their needs.

Publication Details

• Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
• Publication Date: 2018
• Number of Pages: Varies by format (paperback and eTextbook have different page counts)
• Language: English

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• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781319056612
• eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9781319171155
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• 9781319388461 (This package includes Achieve and Paperback)
• 9781319171155 (eTextbook with built-in study tools)

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: What are the Foundations of Sustainability?

Henry David Thoreau, Where I Lived, and What I Lived For

John Muir, The American Forests

Rachel Carson, The Obligation to Endure

Aldo Leopold, Thinking Like a Mountain

David Suzuki, The Sacred Balance: Rediscovering Our Place in Nature

*Jeremy Caradonna, Sustainability: A History

 

Chapter 2: How is Sustainability a Political Issue?

World Commission on Environment and Development, Our Common Future: From One Earth to One World (Brundtland Report)

Al Gore, Climate of Denial

*JR Thorp, What exactly is Ecofeminism?

Tim McDonnell, Why Do Conservatives Like to Waste Energy?

*Jim Manzi and Peter Wehner, Conservatives and Climate Change

*Roger Scruton, How to Think Seriously About the Planet: a Case for an Environmental Conservativism

Alex Zorach, Sustainability: Building a Consensus Between Liberals and Conservatives

 

Chapter 3: How Do Crises and Disasters Create Challenges for Sustainability?

*Lindsay Abrams, Hurricane Katrina’s Unheeded Lesson: The Climate Refugee Crisis We Still Won’t Address

David Biello, How Did the BP Oil Spill Affect Gulf Coast Wildlife?

*Alison Singer, Fracking: The Solution? ?Or the Problem?

*Heather Brady, 4 Key Impacts of The Keystone Xl and Dakota Access Pipelines

*Elizabeth Kolbert, The Sixth Extinction

Jared Diamond, The Last Americans: Environmental Collapse and the End of Civilization

 

Chapter 4: How is Sustainability Connected to Local and Urban Environment?

Jeffrey Kaplan, The Gospel of Consumption

*David Wachsmuth, Daniel Aldana Cohen and Hillary Angelo, Expand the Frontiers of Urban Sustainability

*Kendra L. Smith, The Cities of the Future Will Be Smart, Sustainable, and Efficient

Amy Westervelt, Can Recycling Be Bad for the Environment?

*Prince Charles of Wales, On the Future of Food

Fritjof Capra, Ecology and Community

*Peter Poschen and Michael Renner, Green Jobs

*Scott Carlson, Whatever Happened to the Drive for Campus Sustainability?

*Shannon Dosemagen, Social Media and Saving the Environment: Clicktivism or Real Change?

 

Chapter 5: How is Sustainability a Transnational Issue?

The United Nations Panel on Global Sustainability, Resilient People, Resilient Planet: A Future Worth Choosing

*Bill McKibben, A Moral Atmosphere

*Nanette Galloway, Renewable Energy For a Sustainable Future

Brendan Smith, The Coming Green Wave: Ocean Farming to Fight Climate Change

*Emily S. Darling and Stephanie D’agata, Coral Reefs: Fishing For Sustainability

Nathan Myhrvold, After Fukushima: Now, More Than Ever

*Christine Evans-Pughe, Cleaning Up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

*Patricia Kameri-Mbote, Challenges to Sustainability in Africa

Michael Moyer and Carina Storrs, How Much Is Left? The Limits of Earth's Resources

 

Chapter 6: How are Tourism and Recreation Connected to Sustainability?

Heather E. Lindsay, Ecotourism: The Promise and Perils of Environmentally Oriented Travel

*Wouter Geerts, Overtourism and the Struggle for Sustainable Tourism Development

Bob O'Brien, Our National Parks and the Search for Sustainability

*Jack Hannah, What Zoo Critics Don’t Understand

*Robyn Migliorini, Is Hunting Sustainable?

Yvon Chouinard, Let My People Go Surfing