Routledge Personal Sustainability - Sustainable Development Book

Transitioning to a sustainable world is currently at a standstill. While academic research has grown, it has not yet triggered the significant global change needed. This gap exists because much of the current research focuses only on macro-level processes, such as economic and political systems, while overlooking the individual human element. Personal Sustainability: Exploring the Far Side of Sustainable Development addresses this critical void. Part of the Routledge Studies in Sustainability series, this book opens up a new area of study by looking at the human and individual dimensions of development. Instead of focusing solely on external, collective, and global processes, it explores the unexplored cosmos of how personal sustainability impacts the broader movement. This text is essential for those looking to understand why previous sustainability efforts have struggled to gain momentum and how shifting the focus to the individual can change the trajectory of sustainable development. It provides a new perspective for students, researchers, and professionals in psychology, sociology, and environmental studies.