Treatise on Sustainability Science and Engineering (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789400762282)

This book is aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of recent developments in sustainability science and engineering. The book focuses on principles and practices and presents 18 interwoven chapters on four major themes: design for sustainability; sustainability metrics and analysis; sustainable energy; and sustainable supply/value. Significant, state-of-the-art work, methodologies, practices and plans are presented by researchers, technology developers and industry leaders. Topics discussed include: life cycle assessment; product end-of-life options; practical approaches to sustainability; environmental footprint assessment; biofuels; and sustainable supply chain management.

Author: I. S. Jawahir
ISBN-10: 9400762283
ISBN-13: 9789400762282
Publisher: Springer
Language: English
Published: 07/11/2013
Pages: 338
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.10w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 02/01/2014