The challenge of sustainability : linking politics, education and learning /

This timely and accessible book explores the links between politics, learning and sustainability. Its central focus is the future of people and the planet itself. The challenges that we face in combating climate change and building a more sustainable world are complex and the book argues that if we...

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Other Authors: Atkinson, Hugh (Editor), Wade, Ros (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Bristol ; Chicago, IL : Policy Press, 2015.
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Table of Contents:
  • Planetary challenges: the agenda laid bare / Hugh Atkinson
  • The politics of sustainability: democracy and the limits of policy action / Stuart Wilks-Heeg
  • Learning, pedagogy and sustainability: the challenges for education policy and practice / Ros Wade
  • Climate change and environmental policy in the US: lessons in political action / Hugh Atkinson
  • 'Greening' the European Union? The Europeanisation of European Union environment policy / John O'Brennan
  • Re-thinking globalisation through convergence: active learning for social movements / Jenneth Parker
  • The challenge of sustainability in sub Saharan Africa: the implications for education policy and practice / Ros Wade with Vincent Muhumaza, Chikondi Musange and Heinrich Rukundo
  • Regional centres of expertise as mobilising mechanisms for education for sustainable development / Roger A. Petry, Lyle M. Benko, Takaaki Koganezawa, Tomonori Ichinose and Mary Otieno, with Ros Wade
  • Social media and sustainability: the right to the city / John Blewitt
  • Emerging themes and future scenarios / Hugh Atkinson and Ros Wade.