Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Development in Asia

<p>In the present global context some countries still face many challenges to bringing about inclusive efficient and environmentally sustainable development. Simultaneously the stakes of survival are rising as climate change exacerbates both environmental and social ills. Asia as a region is particularly vulnerable as it is densely populated and includes both developed and developing countries.</p><p></p><p>The Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Development in Asia seeks to examine these issues in depth. Presenting a comprehensive literature review as well as numerous case studies this book examines sustainable development from economic and social perspectives as well as from an environmental viewpoint. Divided into seven parts the topics addressed include: </p><p></p><ul> <p/><p></p> <li>Environmental challenges</li> <p/> <p/><p></p> <li>Energy dependence and transition </li> <p/> <p/><p></p> <li>Economic justice</li> <p/> <p/><p></p> <li>Social welfare </li> <p/> <p/><p></p> <li>Sustainable governance</li> <p/> </ul><p></p><p>Providing comprehensive coverage of a wide variety of countries in the region this handbook will be useful for students and scholars of sustainable development environment and society and Asian Studies in general. </p>