Sustainability assessment - pluralism, practice and progress

Publication Year

2013

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Details the current state-of-the art in relation to Sustainability Assessment theory and practice, and considers the pluralistic nature of the tool and the implications for achieving sustainable decision-making. Sets out the context for Sustainability Assessment and outlines some contested issues which can affect interpretations of whether the decision tool has been effective. Current practice worldwide is assessed against a consistent framework and then solutions to some of the inherent weaknesses and causes of conflict in relation to the perceived sustainability of outcomes are put forward.

Document History

Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor and Francis Group.

Author

Bond, A., Morrison-Saunders, A. and Howitt, R.

ISBN

9780415598491

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