Pathways to our sustainable future (Record no. 26257)
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| fixed length control field | 01610 a2200157 4500 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 9780822965015 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 307.12160974886 |
| Item number | DEM-P |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME | |
| Personal name | Demarco, Patricia M. |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Pathways to our sustainable future |
| Sub Title | a perspective from Pittsburgh |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Name of publisher | University of Pittsburgh Press |
| Year of publication | 2017 |
| Place of publication | Pittsburgh |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Number of Pages | xiv, 312 p |
| 504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE | |
| Bibliography, etc | Include Bibliography and Index |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | this book describes of Pittsburgh has a rich history of social consciousness in calls for justice and equity. Today, the movement for more sustainable practices is rising in Pittsburgh. Against a backdrop of Marcellus shale gas development, initiatives emerge for a sustainable and resilient response to the climate change and pollution challenges of the twenty-first century. People, institutions, communities, and corporations in Pittsburgh are leading the way to a more sustainable future.<br/><br/>Examining the experience of a single city, with vast social and political complexities and a long industrial history, allows a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities inherent in adapting to change throughout the world. The case studies in this book respond to ethical challenges and give specific examples of successful ways forward. Choices include transforming the energy system, restoring infertile ground, and preventing pollution through green chemistry. Inspired by the pioneering voice of Rachel Carson, this is a book about empowerment and hope. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Term | Sustainable development |
| Form subdivision | Urban ecology--Sociology |
| -- | Environmental protection |
| Geographic subdivision | Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
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| Koha item type | Books |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Damaged status | Not for loan | Permanent Location | Current Location | Date acquired | Source of acquisition | Cost, normal purchase price | Bill Date | Full call number | Accession Number | Cost, replacement price | Price effective from | Koha item type |
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| NASSDOC Library | NASSDOC Library | 2020-07-08 | OP | 1370.93 | 2020-06-11 | 307.12160974886 DEM-P | 51012 | 1877.99 | 2020-07-15 | Books |