Engineering for Sustainable Development: Theory an d Practice
Theory and Practice
1st Edition
Published on 20. October 2022
Book
Hardback
352 pages
978-1-119-72098-0 (ISBN)
Description
An authoritative and complete guide to sustainable development engineering
In Engineering for Sustainable Development: A Handbook for Students and Practitioners, a team of distinguished academics deliver a comprehensive, education-focused discussion on sustainable engineering, bridging the gap between theory and practice by drawing on illuminating case studies and the latest cutting-edge research. In the book, readers will find an introduction to the sustainable development agenda and sustainable technology development, as well as practical methods and tools for the development and implementation of sustainable engineering solutions. The book highlights the critical role of engineers and the engineering profession in providing sustainability leadership as well as important future-focused solutions to support engineering global sustainable development.
The book offers a wide range of civil, mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering industry applications and complimentary access to a website hosting additional case studies, video clips, research articles, and workshop activities.
Readers will also benefit from:
A thorough introduction to contemporary sustainability challenges in the engineering discipline
Comprehensive discussions of sustainability assessment tools, including triple bottom line assessment (TBL) and the environmental life cycle assessment (LCA)
In-depth examinations of sustainable engineering strategies, including cleaner production and eco-efficiency methods and environmental management systems
Detailed review of green engineering principles and industrial symbiosis in engineering application.
A link between product stewardship and the design for the environment
Perfect for graduate and senior undergraduate students in any engineering discipline, Engineering for Sustainable Development: A Handbook for Students and Practitioners will also earn a place in the libraries of consultants and engineers in industry and government with a personal or professional interest in sustainability management.
In Engineering for Sustainable Development: A Handbook for Students and Practitioners, a team of distinguished academics deliver a comprehensive, education-focused discussion on sustainable engineering, bridging the gap between theory and practice by drawing on illuminating case studies and the latest cutting-edge research. In the book, readers will find an introduction to the sustainable development agenda and sustainable technology development, as well as practical methods and tools for the development and implementation of sustainable engineering solutions. The book highlights the critical role of engineers and the engineering profession in providing sustainability leadership as well as important future-focused solutions to support engineering global sustainable development.
The book offers a wide range of civil, mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering industry applications and complimentary access to a website hosting additional case studies, video clips, research articles, and workshop activities.
Readers will also benefit from:
A thorough introduction to contemporary sustainability challenges in the engineering discipline
Comprehensive discussions of sustainability assessment tools, including triple bottom line assessment (TBL) and the environmental life cycle assessment (LCA)
In-depth examinations of sustainable engineering strategies, including cleaner production and eco-efficiency methods and environmental management systems
Detailed review of green engineering principles and industrial symbiosis in engineering application.
A link between product stewardship and the design for the environment
Perfect for graduate and senior undergraduate students in any engineering discipline, Engineering for Sustainable Development: A Handbook for Students and Practitioners will also earn a place in the libraries of consultants and engineers in industry and government with a personal or professional interest in sustainability management.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
666 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-119-72098-0 (9781119720980)
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Person
Wahidul Karim Biswas is an Associate Professor in the Sustainable Engineering Group in the School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at Curtin University in Australia. His teaching and research is focused on life cycle engineering, sustainability assessment of engineering solutions, green engineering, and industrial ecology.
Professor Michele John is the Director Sustainable Engineering Group at Curtin University in Australia. Her teaching and research is focused on the development of applied sustainable engineering research and the extension of sustainable engineering education.
Professor Michele John is the Director Sustainable Engineering Group at Curtin University in Australia. Her teaching and research is focused on the development of applied sustainable engineering research and the extension of sustainable engineering education.