The Challenge of Sustainability : : Linking Politics, Education and Learning / / ed. by Hugh Atkinson, Ros Wade.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Bristol UP/Policy Press Complete eBook-Package 2014
• MitwirkendeR: Atkinson, Hugh,; Benko, Lyle M.,; Blewitt, John,; Ichinose, Tomonori,; Koganezawa, Takaaki,; Muhumaza, Vincent,; Musange, Chikondi,; Otieno, Mary,; O’Brennan, John,; Parker, Jenneth,; Petry, Roger A.,; Rukundo, Heinrich,; Wade, Ros,; Wilks-Heeg, Stuart,
• HerausgeberIn: Atkinson, Hugh,; Wade, Ros,
• Place / Publishing House: Bristol : : Policy Press, , [2014]; ©2014
• Year of Publication: 2014
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (256 p.)
• Other title: Frontmatter --; Contents --; List of tables and figures --; List of abbreviations and acronyms --; Notes on terminology --; Notes on contributors --; Preface --; Introduction --; The challenge of sustainability: politics, education and learning --; Planetary challenges: the agenda laid bare --; The politics of sustainability: democracy and the limits of policy action --; Learning, pedagogy and sustainability: the challenges for education policy and practice --; What is to be done? Case studies in politics, education and learning --; Climate change and environmental policy in the US: lessons in political action --; ‘Greening’ the European Union? The Europeanisation of European Union environment policy --; Rethinking globalisation through convergence: active learning for social movements --; What is to be done? Case studies in learning for sustainability from across the globe --; The challenge of sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa – the implications for education policy and practice --; Regional centres of expertise as mobilising mechanisms for education for sustainable development --; Social media and sustainability: the right to the city --; Emerging themes and future scenarios --; Afterword --; Index
• Format: Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
• ISBN: 9781447306474; 9783111196343
• Access: restricted access
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: ed. by Hugh Atkinson, Ros Wade.

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.