Environmental Management, Sustainable Development and Human Health
Editor(s):  Eddie N. Laboy-Nieves, University of Turabo, Gurabo, Puerto Rico ;  Fred C. Schaffner, University of Turabo, Gurabo, Puerto Rico, USA ;  Ahmed Abdelhadi, New York Institute of Technology, Amman, Jordan ;  Mattheus F.A. Goosen, Alfaisal University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Price:  $189.95
Cat. #:  K00082
ISBN:  9780415469630
ISBN 10:  0415469635
Publication Date:  October 22, 2008
Number of Pages:  594
Availability:  In Stock
Binding(s):  Hardback | Available in e-book!

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All disciplines and all segments of society will need to work together, proactively, in seeking long-term solutions to environmental problems. The recent establishment of an International Center for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development (http://ciemades.suagm.edu/) is one example of this new approach. This book project is one of the initiatives of this Center.


Summary
Sustainable development is now considered by many organizations and their stakeholders the model to follow. An increasing number of companies currently act and communicate based on their triple performance (i.e. economic, environmental and social). Educators and scientists can follow this example by keeping in mind the bigger picture when it comes doing research and educating young people, helping improve the overall health of the society in which we live. This book assesses some of the major environmental problems facing developing and developed regions of the world and suggests solutions for resolving them. It discusses environmental education projects that help to raise awareness in young people about the interrelationships between pollution, the environment and society.