The Challenge of Sustainability: Linking Politics, Education and Learning

Hugh Atkinson

ISBN 10: 1447306465 / ISBN 13: 9781447306467

Published by Policy Press, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Challenge of Sustainability: Linking Politics, Education and Learning
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1447306465
• ISBN 13: 9781447306467
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 577 grams

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Synopsis

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 combatting climate change and building a more sustainable world are complex and the book argues that if we are to successfully meet these challenges we need a fundamental change in the way we do politics and economics, embedding a lifelong commitment to sustainability in all learning. We have no option but to make things work for the better. After all, planet earth is the only home we have! The book will be important reading for academics and students in a variety of related subjects, including politics, public policy, education, sustainable development, geography, media, international relations and development studies. It will also be a valuable resource for NGOs and policy makers.

About the Authors

Hugh Atkinson is senior lecturer in politics at London South Bank University. He is the author of Local democracy, civic engagement and community: from New Labour to the big society (Manchester University Press, 2012). He is a founder member of the PSA specialist group on environmental politics.

Ros Wade is professor of ESD at London South Bank University(LSBU) and director of the international Education for Sustainability programme. She chairs the London Regional Centre of Expertise in ESD.