Achieving Broad-Based Sustainable Development: Governance, Environment, and Growth with Equity

by James H. Weaver, Michael T. Rock, Kenneth Kusterer

* Lays out successes and failures of past development strategies
* Constructs a new strategy to merge the strengths of market capitalism with necessary government interventions

This popular textbook presents a holistic approach to achieving more equitable and sustainable development policies that surpass the narrow goal of economic growth. The authors clarify the goals of twentieth century development efforts and propose new ways to incorporate social, cultural, environmental, and political strategies in the formation of truly sustainable development.

302 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1996

Reviews

[Caleb Stephens · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a very good book. It gave a broad strokes view of different areas of development and how to move forward in a sustainable way. The portion on women's empowerment is a little weird though.

[Sipho]

This book is great reference especial if you what to develop policies in the developing countries.