Globalization, Urbanization, and Sustainability: What Can We Do?

Globalization, Urbanization, and Sustainability: What Can We Do? provides students with an introduction to the multifaceted nature of civilization and its impact on our environment. The text explores the intricate interplay between globalization, urbanization, and sustainability, and examines the environmental and health impacts of modern society, including climate change, resource consumption, and waste.

The book's nine chapters focus on a distinct aspect of globalization, urbanization, and sustainability, including historical perspectives on urbanism and trade, economic fundamentals of global capitalism, world financial and trade institutions, demography, poverty and economic development, public health, and steps individuals can take to preserve our world and act as good stewards of the earth.

Designed to foster a critical awareness of the costs associated with modern systems of production and inspire sustainable solutions, Globalization, Urbanization, and Sustainability is an exceptional resource for courses and programs in environmental studies, urban planning, international studies, economics, public health and sustainability.

Author: Abhishek Tiwari
Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing
Published: 01/05/2024
Pages: 210
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.44d
ISBN: 9781793571076

About the Author
Tiwari, Abhishek: - Abhishek Tiwari, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.S is an adjunct faculty member at California State University, Pomona and California State University, Northridge. He teaches courses in urban planning, infrastructure, public health, and sustainability. He holds a Ph.D. in urban and regional planning from UC Irvine, an M.P.H. with a concentration in international health from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, and an M.S. in civil engineering from CSU Fullerton. Dr. Tiwari is also the vice president of VTA Consulting Engineers, a firm specializing in seismic structural design.