The primary theme of this collection of global case studies is the theories, concepts, and practices of diffusion adoption as they are employed for sustainable development. Those include, among others, the development of alternative energy sources to reduce emissions harmful to the environment, recycling and reusing waste materials to cut back on human consumption of natural resources, water recycling to help extend the world's shrinking supply of clean water, and better drug delivery systems for improved health. A sampling of specific topics includes earth building materials, sustainability and financial reporting, sustainable mining, diffusion of renewable technologies, sustainable watershed management, and perceptions of climate change. Editors are Muga (civil engineering, U. of Mount Union) and Thomas (biosystems engineering, Auburn U.).
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Highly recommended for all involved in policy decisions which affect our planet. Especially recommended for educators in physical sciences who are in contact with personnel who will soon be involved in influencing the development choices of our world. [...] This book aims to disseminate successful sustainable practices across the Globe, because this will allow other concerned individuals to assess, modify, and/or integrate these practices into their particular settings. This is critical in order to address the complex issues that have arisen worldwide due to the quest for development.
– Dr. Edwin Nyirenda, Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Zambia