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Sustainability through soccer : an unexpected approach to saving our world /

"In the quest for sustainability, we strive to meet our present needs without sacrificing the same opportunity for future generations. Our success or failure depends on our ability to think in 'systems, ' integrating environmental, social, and economic considerations. But how do we le...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Klotz, Leidy, 1978- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2016]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:"In the quest for sustainability, we strive to meet our present needs without sacrificing the same opportunity for future generations. Our success or failure depends on our ability to think in 'systems, ' integrating environmental, social, and economic considerations. But how do we learn systems-thinking? In a series of engaging, rapid-fire stories, Sustainability through Soccer takes readers on a journey through a progression of systems-thinking and sustainability concepts. Using the beautiful game of soccer as an analogy, Leidy Klotz illuminates real-world interdependencies (such as between climate change and human rights), building the chain of concepts in a fun, accessible way. Soccer nerds and newbies alike will be entertained on the way to a deeper understanding of sustainability science"--Provided by publisher
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xii, 182 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780520962859
0520962850