Sustainability Science and Engineering: Defining Principles Volume 1 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780444517128)

Sustainable development is commonly defined as "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Sustainability in engineering incorporates ethical and social issues into the design of products and processes that will be used to benefit society as a whole. Sustainability Science and Engineering, Volume 1: Defining Principles sets out a series of "Sustainable Engineering Principles" that will help engineers design products and services to meet societal needs with minimal impact on the global ecosystem. Using specific examples and illustrations, the authors cleverly demonstrate opportunities for sustainable engineering, providing readers with valuable insight to applying these principles. This book is ideal for technical and non-technical readers looking to enhance their understanding of the impact of sustainability in a technical society.

Author: Martin A. Abraham
ISBN-10: 044451712X
ISBN-13: 9780444517128
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2006
Pages: 536
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.39lbs
Size: 9.32h x 6.52w x 1.01d