Published 2011
by Wiley-Blackwell in Chichester, West Sussex, UK, Hoboken, NJ .
Written in English
This groundbreaking text provides background theory on the concept of sustainable development (environmental, social and economic aspects) and presents a series of practical case studies on such topics as waste water management, air quality, solid waste management and renewable energy.
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
| Statement | editors, Adisa Azapagic and Slobodan Perdan |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | TA160 .S87 2011 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | xii, 521 p. ; |
| Number of Pages | 521 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL25074278M |
| ISBN 10 | 0470718714, 0470718722 |
| ISBN 10 | 9780470718711, 9780470718728 |
| LC Control Number | 2010029203 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 651153701 |
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