Sustainability: If It's Everything, Is It Nothing? van Heather M. Farley and Zachary A. Smith is an English-language textbook that examines current developments in sustainability. This book is aimed at students in higher education and professionals who want a better understanding of sustainable concepts.
The authors argue that a new approach to sustainability is necessary to serve future generations in an economically, ecologically, and socially just manner. Despite the widespread use of the term, sustainability remains a contested concept. The book discusses the applications, misunderstandings, and abuses of sustainability, with examples of so-called ‘faux sustainability.’ Here, the authors introduce the concept of neo-sustainability, which emphasizes the priority of the environment, natural limits, and the interconnections between environmental systems, social and economic factors.
The work connects to fields such as political science, international relations, and sustainable development within business and economics. This book offers a concrete, innovative perspective on sustainability and is essential for students and professionals who want to deepen their knowledge of the environment.
Series: Critical Issues in Global Politics