Sustainability: A Comprehensive Foundation

by Tom Theis, Jonathan Tomkin

With “Sustainability: A Comprehensive Foundation”, first and second-year college students are introduced to this expanding new field, comprehensively exploring the essential concepts from every branch of knowldege – including engineering and the applied arts, natural and social sciences, and the humanities. As sustainability is a multi-disciplinary area of study, the text is the product of multiple authors drawn from the diverse faculty of the University of Illinois: each chapter is written by a recognized expert in the field.

Genres: Sustainability, Nonfiction, Science, Environment, Nature

597 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[James Mecklenberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm currently studying this book through an online course and it's fascinating. Easy to comprehend facts and concepts that give a sound overview to sustainability. I've always been concerned about the environment and this book has empowered me with tools to take positive actions and it's free! A remarkable book!

[Mandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Used for college Environmental Ethics class

[H.S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this for an upcoming course I am taking from the University of Florida... Very interesting subject and I am looking forward to learning more in the course! :)