Time Policies For A Sustainable Society

Author : Lucia A. Reisch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3319151991

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This book explores time use, time policy, well-being and sustainable development using concepts and findings from time policy research, socio-ecological sustainability research, behavioral economics, consumer research, and research into prosperity and "the good life". Because any change in time structures, whether opening or working hours, school or travel times, has large scale impacts on other times that should ideally be recognized, the political and social restructure and negotiations for more effective time policy must include cross-cutting issues in the relevant sector policies - family, health, consumer, diet, environment, education, technology, transport, urban and labor market policy - and develop time policy strategies and instruments specific to each sector. This book is an interdisciplinary look into how society and government structure time policy, the procedural component of and possibility of a transformation or improvement in time-use, i.e. the "how" of change, what are transformation processes, how can they be explained, and how can change processes be ideally shaped? This book outlines the possibility of a transformation to sustainability in time policy. It will be of interest to researchers in economics, social and political science, social policy, government, quality of life studies, and education.

Author : Lucia A. Reisch
Publisher : Springer
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319151984

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Time Policies for a Sustainable Society by Lucia A. Reisch Pdf

​This book explores time use, time policy, well-being and sustainable development using concepts and findings from time policy research, socio-ecological sustainability research, behavioral economics, consumer research, and research into prosperity and "the good life". Because any change in time structures, whether opening or working hours, school or travel times, has large scale impacts on other times that should ideally be recognized, the political and social restructure and negotiations for more effective time policy must include cross-cutting issues in the relevant sector policies – family, health, consumer, diet, environment, education, technology, transport, urban and labor market policy – and develop time policy strategies and instruments specific to each sector. This book is an interdisciplinary look into how society and government structure time policy, the procedural component of and possibility of a transformation or improvement in time-use, i.e. the "how" of change, what are transformation processes, how can they be explained, and how can change processes be ideally shaped? This book outlines the possibility of a transformation to sustainability in time policy. It will be of interest to researchers in economics, social and political science, social policy, government, quality of life studies, and education.

Author : Peder Anker
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108477567

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The Power of the Periphery by Peder Anker Pdf

Examines how Norway has positioned itself as an alternative, environmentally-sound nation in a world filled with tension and instability.

Author : Mitsutaka Matsumoto,Yasushi Umeda,Keijiro Masui,Shinichi Fukushige
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1152 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400730106

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Design for Innovative Value Towards a Sustainable Society by Mitsutaka Matsumoto,Yasushi Umeda,Keijiro Masui,Shinichi Fukushige Pdf

Since the first EcoDesign International Symposium held in 1999, this symposium has led the research and practices of environmentally conscious design of products, services, manufacturing systems, supply chain, consumption, as well as economics and society. EcoDesign 2011 - the 7th International Symposium on Environmentally Conscious Design and Inverse Manufacturing - was successfully held in the Japanese old capital city of Kyoto, on November 30th – December 2nd, 2011. The subtitle of EcoDesign 2011 is to “design for value innovation towards sustainable society.” During this event, presenters discussed the way to achieve both drastic environmental consciousness and value innovation in order to realise a sustainable society.

Author : Irmi Seidl,Angelika Zahrnt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000429138

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Post-Growth Work by Irmi Seidl,Angelika Zahrnt Pdf

This book argues that society must rethink the notion of formal employment and instead introduce and spread the notion of "meaningful work" so that societies can become independent of economic growth. The excessive consumption of natural resources and the immense emissions resulting from our growth-oriented economic system surpass the planetary boundaries. Despite this, society and the economy still strive for economic growth in order to generate jobs, to finance the social security system and to assure tax income. However, these expectations are increasingly unrealistic, not least because technological developments such as digitalisation and robotisation will change and limit formal employment opportunities as well. Against this backdrop, the book introduces the notion of meaningful activities that embrace various kinds of work, paid and unpaid, sequential or in parallel, which are meaningful for the worker as well as society as a whole. At the same time, the authors argue in favour of reduced working time in formal employment. Furthermore, the book also describes the necessary transformations in companies and for consumers, for social and tax systems, for social services and agriculture. Innovative and timely, this book will be a key resource for professionals and scholars interested in sustainability, economics, work, transformation and post-growth studies.

Author : James C. Coomer
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781483148366

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Quest for a Sustainable Society by James C. Coomer Pdf

Quest for Sustainable Society discusses numerous efforts and activities for the quest of sustainable society. This book is organized into four parts encompassing 13 chapters. The first part deals with the biological, genetic, cultural, and technological diversity of the sustainable society. This part also examines the social and economic implications of widespread conversion to biomass-based fuels. The next two parts look into the qualitative components and institutional modifications for a sustainable society. These chapters discuss the role of politics, ecosystem education, and business organizations in the quest for a sustainable society. The fourth part presents two case studies that demonstrate the consequences of sustainable growth. This book will prove useful to sociologists, economists, and researchers.

Author : Lester W. Milbrath
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1989-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781438413082

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Envisioning a Sustainable Society by Lester W. Milbrath Pdf

The evidence is increasingly persuasive. We are changing the way our planet's physical systems work—irrevocably. These changes are global and interconnected and unavoidable. They are upon us already, making it virtually impossible for any modern society to continue its present trajectory of growth. This book provides a penetrating analysis of how we have come to this point, of why science and technology will fail to solve these problems, and of how we as a society must change in order to avoid ecological catastrophe. The scope is broad, the urgency of the message is impossible to ignore.

Author : Steven Hackett,Sahan T. M. Dissanayake
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781315289915

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Environmental and Natural Resources Economics by Steven Hackett,Sahan T. M. Dissanayake Pdf

This new edition of "Environmental and Natural Resources Economics" provides an accessible yet rigorous treatment of the subject, including the economics of sustainability. The new edition has been updated extensively throughout. A new chapter has been added on fisheries economics and policy, and the chapter on global climate change has been substantially rewritten to incorporate new scientific information and evolving public policy. Many new figures and tables have been added, and the glossary has also been expanded. Readers will appreciate the balanced and accessible coverage, and the integration of economics with science and public policy.

Author : Liana Giorgi,Ronald J. Phoryles
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351767248

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Transport Policy and Research by Liana Giorgi,Ronald J. Phoryles Pdf

This title was first published in 2003. These are some of the questions and themes addressed in this study of transport policy and research. What is the meaning of "sustainable mobility"? Is there a European common transport policy? To what extent is policy relevant for transport developments? What is the contribution of European transport research? It addresses the dynamics surrounding policy formulation and implementation, the conflicts of interest underlying these processes at the regional, national and supra-national levels, the inherent contradictions of the ecological modernization discourse as it applies to transport, and the role of the public or the citizen in determining trajectories for future developments. The book distils the results of three projects that have been completed with the support of the European Commission under the Fourth Framework Transport RTD Programme, namely the TENASSESS, CODE-TEN and POSSUM projects. The majority of the contributions derive from the TENASSESS project.

Author : José Alberto Benítez-Andrades,Paula García-Llamas,Ángela Taboada,Laura Estévez-Mauriz,Roberto Baelo
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 581 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031258404

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Global Challenges for a Sustainable Society by José Alberto Benítez-Andrades,Paula García-Llamas,Ángela Taboada,Laura Estévez-Mauriz,Roberto Baelo Pdf

EURECA-PRO is the global educational core hub and interdisciplinary research and innovation leader in qualitative environmental and social framework development for responsible consumption and production. Through its novel approach, on the one hand, it holistically contributes to the highly topical issue of Sustainable Consumption and Production under the umbrella of Sustainable Development Goal 12, and on the other hand it effectively contributes to the development of the European Higher Education Area complimentary to Sustainable Development Goal 4. In this book readers will find the discussion results among professionals, academics and scientists on responsible consumption and production, regarding the latest advances to achieve a sustainable society. This book contents 5 chapters focused on: Smart and healthy societies, Recycling, reused and longer lasting products, fresh air, clean water, healthy soil and biodiversity, cleaner energy and cutting-edge clean technological innovation, and industry 4.0. This book also intends to show the current and future challenges, and innovative solutions considering the technological, humanistic, educational, economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainability

Author : Isabel B. Franco,Tathagata Chatterji,Ellen Derbyshire,James Tracey
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789813299276

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Actioning the Global Goals for Local Impact by Isabel B. Franco,Tathagata Chatterji,Ellen Derbyshire,James Tracey Pdf

This book highlights the value of sustainability science in newly emerging and innovative approaches to research, education, capacity building and practice in order to transform rhetoric into impact sustainability. Presenting case studies from various industries, sectors and geographical contexts targeting the seventeen (Sustainable development Goals (SDGs) outlined in the 2030 Agenda, it provides insightful recommendations to create sustainable impact while at the same time achieving the global goals. The book addresses the fundamental question of how sustainability rehtoric can be transformed into impact sustainability research, education and capacity building and as a result, how existing approaches in science, curricula and practice are mitigating the demands emerging from addressing global sustainable development in an impactful and innovative manner. Providing recommendations for impact sustainability in science, curriculum on how to address pressing sustainability issues and contribute toward achieving the SDGs, this book is an essential reference for both academics and professionals.

Author : Hans Chr. Garmann Johnsen,Stina Torjesen,Richard Ennals
Publisher : Springer
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319159195

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Higher Education in a Sustainable Society by Hans Chr. Garmann Johnsen,Stina Torjesen,Richard Ennals Pdf

This book addresses the following question: What is a sustainable society, and how can higher education help us to develop toward it? The core argument put forward is that the concept of sustainability reaches much farther than just the direct aspects of environmental threats and carbon emissions. Using higher education as a point of departure, the book shows that sustainability involves a broad range of disciplines, from nursing and nutrition to technology and management. It argues that a sustainable society entails a distinct perspective on society that influences our social thinking in terms of ethics, democracy and knowledge development. The book also discusses if (and if so, how) higher education can and should contribute to such a development based on the principles of the freedom of science in a liberal, democratic society. The book presents Mutual Competence Building as a concept higher education can adapt in order to contribute to a sustainable Society.

Author : James C. Coomer
Publisher : Pergamon
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UCAL:B4358349

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Quest for a Sustainable Society by James C. Coomer Pdf

Author : Steven C. Hackett
Publisher : M.E. Sharpe
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780765624956

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Environmental and Natural Resources Economics by Steven C. Hackett Pdf

Extensively revised and updated, this popular text presents an accessible yet rigorous treatment of environmental and natural resources economics, including climate change and the economics of sustainability. Completely revised and updated, the fourth edition now includes new figures and tables, definitions to assist the reader, and updated policy information. New advances in the science, economics and policy approaches to climate change have been integrated into essentially all-new chapters on incentive regulation and global climate change. This innovative textbook integrates economics with science and public policy in a balanced and accessible way that will be appreciated by students from disciplines ranging from economics and natural resources management to environmental studies and energy policy.

Author : Amar KJR Nayak
Publisher : Springer
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030003562

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Transition Strategies for Sustainable Community Systems by Amar KJR Nayak Pdf

This book presents five critical dimensions on relationships, institutions, produc-tion, organisation, and governance from design and systems perspectives for thesystematic transition of unstable and vulnerable communities across the world tosustainable community systems.• The first section discusses features of relationships and processes to deepencooperation and trust within a community.• The second section examines institutions within and outside a district tofoster synergy across institutions within a district and to minimise negativeexternalities on local communities within a district.• The third section deals with food production systems that are nature-friendly, resilient, efficient and sustainable.• The fourth section discusses the design of producer organisations that cangraduate to become sustainable community enterprise systems.• The fifth section focuses on community governance that can facilitatedecentralised, participatory, transparent and democratic local governancesystems. This book• offers a fresh perspective on design thinking for optimising internal designconsistencies.• provides a systems perspective on building sustainable community systemsat the lowest governance unit in different countries, such as Ward/GramPanchayat/Panchayat Council/Gewong/Union Council/GN.• gives insights into design & systems perspectives towards buildingsustainable community systems within a district of any country across the/divworld.