University engagement and environmental sustainability - Rilegato

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0719091624 ISBN 13: 9780719091629

Casa editrice: Manchester Univ Pr, 2014

Riassunto

Universities have a key role to play in contributing to environmental development and combating climate change. The chapters within this volume detail the challenges faced by higher education institutions in considering environmental sustainability, and provide both a broad view of university engagement and a detailed examination of various projects.

As part of this series in association with the Place and Social Capital and Learning (PASCAL) International Observatory, the three key PASCAL themes of place management, lifelong learning and the development of social capital are considered throughout the book.

While universities have historically generated knowledge outside of specific local contexts, this book argues that it is particularly important for them to engage with the local community and to consider diverse perspectives and assets when looking at issues within an ecological context. The chapters in this volume provide new perspectives and frames of reference for transforming universities by engaging in the development of resilient communities.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Patricia Inman is the Senior Research Associate for International Engagement Center for Governmental Studies at Northern Illinois University

Diana Robinson is the Director for the Center for Governmental Studies at Northern Illinois University

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Manchester Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0719091624
• ISBN 13: 9780719091629
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 161
• Redattore: Inman Patricia, Robinson Diana L.