Sustainability Science: Field Methods and Exercises [electronic resource] /
Esteban, Miguel.editor.
Akiyama, Tomohiro.editor.
Chen, Chiahsin.editor.
Ikeda, Izumi.editor.
Mino, Takashi.editor.
This book builds up on the experience and lessons learnt by academics at the Graduate Program in Sustainability Science, Global Leadership Initiative (GPSS-GLI) at the University of Tokyo. A number of scholars in the new field of sustainability science describe how field methods and exercises are carried out in this discipline, together with the theoretical basis for such exercises. Case studies of various countries around the world where these exercises are carried out are showcased, emphasizing the various socio-economic considerations and problems facing humanity and possible ways forward to build more sustainable and resilient societies. The final objective is to enrich the field of sustainability science by describing the novel aspects used in the field exercises carried out by practitioners of this cross-disciplinary field.
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
1. Theories, Concepts and Methodologies in Sustainability Science -- 2. Global Field Exercises -- Resilience Exercises -- 3. Sustainability Science Field Exercises.
This book builds up on the experience and lessons learnt by academics at the Graduate Program in Sustainability Science, Global Leadership Initiative (GPSS-GLI) at the University of Tokyo. A number of scholars in the new field of sustainability science describe how field methods and exercises are carried out in this discipline, together with the theoretical basis for such exercises. Case studies of various countries around the world where these exercises are carried out are showcased, emphasizing the various socio-economic considerations and problems facing humanity and possible ways forward to build more sustainable and resilient societies. The final objective is to enrich the field of sustainability science by describing the novel aspects used in the field exercises carried out by practitioners of this cross-disciplinary field.
Sustainable development.
Climate change.
Social sciences.
Higher education.
Sustainable Development.
Climate Change/Climate Change Impacts.
Methodology of the Social Sciences.
Higher Education.