Responsible living : concepts, education and future perspectives /

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Imprint:Cham : Springer, 2015.
Description:1 online resource (xvi, 283 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11091655
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Other authors / contributors:Thoresen, Victoria W., editor.
Didham, Robert J., editor.
Klein, Jørgen, editor.
Doyle, Declan, editor.
ISBN:9783319153056
3319153056
3319153048
9783319153049
9783319153049
Digital file characteristics:text file PDF
Notes:Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed February 10, 2015).
Summary:Focusing on the challenges of the transition to responsible, sustainable lifestyles, this book examines developments over the last decade in relation to: ℗ℓ-℗ℓ℗ℓ℗ℓ℗ℓ℗ℓ the creation of awareness of consumer citizenship, civic involvement and environmental stewardship ℗ℓℓ́·- research, projects and publications on education for responsible living ℗ℓℓ́·- the creation and implementation of relevant teaching methods and materials ℓ́·- policies on education for sustainable consumption and lifestyles ℗ℓ- global processes for education on sustainable development ℗ℓ The articles deal with topics related to policy support, institutional approaches, educators, young people, and local communities. They draw attention to successful initiatives and reflect upon what still needs to be done. The book also looks at the roles that central actors such as PERL (The Partnership for Education and research about Responsible Living) play in this process.
Other form:Printed edition: 9783319153049
Standard no.:10.1007/978-3-319-15305-6