持続可能性の概念と実践を幅広いトピック・論点で見渡す入門書の8年ぶりの新版。新たに加えられた終章で読者が持続可能性の問題探究を進め現実的な解決案を導き出すための指針となる四つの実践的な原則を示す。The third edition of this popular and lively text explores the concept and practice of sustainability across a broad range of issues and topics. Fully revised and updated, the book underlines the importance of creativity in the service of conservation within ecological, economic, technological, political, legal, and cultural arenas. Chapters conclude with new Discuss, Explore, and Take Action sections that pose probing questions for review and discussion. A new final chapter presents four practical principles that readers may employ to guide their investigation of sustainability problems and their crafting of viable solutions.