Sustainable development as a civilizational revolution : a multidisciplinary approach to the challenges of the 21st century

As a concept, sustainable development is in conflict with traditional development based upon economic growth. Sustainable development is an attempt to formulate a programme that integrates different aspects (ecological, social, and economical) which were usually considered as separate from each other. Sustainable Development as a Civilizational Revolution. A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Challenges of the 21st Century expands the discussion on sustainable development, including ethical, technical/technological, legal and political aspects. Since it is not possible to solve environmental pr. Read more... Content: Front Cover; Contents; About the Author; Introduction; CHAPTER 1: The evolution of the idea of sustainable development in history; CHAPTER 2: Theoretical basis for sustainable development; CHAPTER 3: Philosophy, religion and environmental education; CHAPTER 4: Level II of sustainable development: Ecological, social, and economic considerations; CHAPTER 5: Level III of sustainable development: Technical, legal and political considerations; CHAPTER 6: Integration of planes, the phenomenon of globalization and the Sustainable Development Revolution; Conclusions; References; Back Cover; Abstract: As a concept, sustainable development is in conflict with traditional development based upon economic growth. Sustainable development is an attempt to formulate a programme that integrates different aspects (ecological, social, and economical) which were usually considered as separate from each other. Sustainable Development as a Civilizational Revolution. A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Challenges of the 21st Century expands the discussion on sustainable development, including ethical, technical/technological, legal and political aspects. Since it is not possible to solve environmental pr As a concept, sustainable development is in contrast with traditional development based upon economic growth. Sustainable development is an attempt to formulate a programme that integrates different aspects (ecological, social, and economical) which were usually considered as separate from each other. This title expands the discussion on sustainable development, including ethical, technical/technological, legal and political aspects. Since it is not possible to solve today's environmental problems solely by technical means, without taking into account economic or environmental aspects, the degree to which they overlap is discussed. In addition it is necessary to emphasize the importance of social and moral considerations. A clean environment is a valuable attribute, but its achievement at the expense of high unemployment - or some other form of severe social conflict - cannot be regarded as action in line with the sustainable-development principle Front Cover 1 Contents 6 About the Author 8 Introduction 10 CHAPTER 1: The evolution of the idea of sustainable development in history 12 CHAPTER 2: Theoretical basis for sustainable development 48 CHAPTER 3: Philosophy, religion and environmental education 68 CHAPTER 4: Level II of sustainable development: Ecological, social, and economic considerations 96 CHAPTER 5: Level III of sustainable development: Technical, legal and political considerations 156 CHAPTER 6: Integration of planes, the phenomenon of globalization and the Sustainable Development Revolution 190 Conclusions 206 References 210 Back Cover 239