Sustainable Development in Practice: Case Studies for Engineers and Scientists

Author
edited by A. Azapagic, R. Clift, S. Perdan
Publisher
Wiley InterScience
Publication date
May 2004
Type
Books
Industry
Utility/Waste Management
Oil, Gas & Mining
Engineering & Construction
Energy
Education
Chemicals
Category
Sustainability and the Business Case
Environment/Climate Change
Responsible Business in Emerging Markets
Discipline
Strategy
Environmental Management
International Management
Language
English
Link
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Taking a life cycle approach to address economic, environmental and social issues, the book presents a series of practical case studies drawn from a range of industrial sectors, including water, energy, waste, chemicals, glass and mining and minerals. The key features of the book include:

  • Case studies that provide real-world and practical examples for readers to work through
  • Coverage of various sustainability issues in both developed and developing countries
  • Exploration of the scientific and technical aspects of each issue together with consideration of the economic, environmental and social ramifications

Sustainable Development in Practice: Case Studies for Engineers and Scientists provides key reading and learning materials for undergraduate and postgraduate students reading environmental, chemical, civil or mechanical engineering, manufacturing and design, environmental science, green chemistry and environmental management.

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