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Record Nr.

UNINA9910822206603321

Autore

Franklin Alex (Alexandra)

Titolo

Researching sustainability : a guide to social science methods, practice and engagement / / Alex Franklin and Paul Blyton

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York : , : Earthscan, , 2011

ISBN

1-84971-122-4

1-317-97270-8

1-315-87044-4

1-317-97271-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (348 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

BlytonPaul

Disciplina

338.9/27072

Soggetti

Sustainable development - Research

Social sciences - Methodology

Interdisciplinary research

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

part I. Issues in sustainability research -- part II. Approaches to sustainability research -- part III. Disseminating sustainability research.

Sommario/riassunto

This book is for students and researchers across the social sciences who are planning, conducting and disseminating research on sustainability-related issues. Real-world sustainability problems cross many boundaries, and this is the first book to guide students and practitioners through the practical and theoretical challenges of doing interdisciplinary research in this vital and emerging area. Researching Sustainability contains many in-depth, 'hands on' accounts by expert contributors, providing real-life examples and lessons that can be put to use immediately. Coverage in