Kingston University London

Books

Here is a small selection of sustainability related books written, co-written or edited by Kingston University staff.

 

Three members of staff from C-Scaipe have written one chapter in a new book ‘Sustainability Education: perspectives and practice across Higher Education’ (Ed. Jones, Selby and Sterling) published in June 2010 by Earthscan. The chapter entitled ‘Sustainability and Built Environment Professionals: a shifting paradigm’ is the outcome of a project that C-Scaipe worked on for the ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council) and the Academy of Sustainable Communities. The chapter highlights the need for a change in the built environment professionals. The rest of the book covers a wide range of disciplines and so will be relevant to almost any University Faculty/School. Click here to find out more about the chapter and the book.

 

Jones, P., Selby, D. and Sterling, S., (eds), Sustainability Education: Perspectives and Practice across Higher Education, Earthscan. ISBN 9781844078783.

 

"Sustainability in Practice is a collection of essays, showcasing relevant research while informing those who want to make a difference how to go about it. It brings together academia, business, local government and other practitioners to evaluate and discuss the extent to which real progress in sustainability had been achieved and to explore together ways of moving towards a more sustainable future. An essential read for sustainability enthusiasts and newcomers, it covers topics such as: Greening People and Places; Empowerment and Change; Case Studies in Sustainable Development; Policy to Practice; Educational Change; Sustainability
and the Professions and Transformation and Change. Readers will learn that efforts both large and small can benefit the environment and improve quality of life."

 

For more information about the book, please read the flyer or email us.

If you would like to order this book at a discounted price of £16.14 (RRP £18.99) please fill in the booking form.

 

Corrigan, N., Sayce, S. and Taylor, R., (eds), Sustainability in Practice From Local to Global: Making a Difference, Kingston University Press. ISBN 987-1-899999-44-6.

 

"Scientists and policymakers have realised that localities are central to addressing the causes and consequences of global environmental change. (...). This book presents the philosophy behind Human-Environment Regional Observatory project, the methods used to put that philosophy into action, its results, and the lessons learned from the project."To find out more please click here.

 

Yarnal, B., Polsky, C. and O'Brien, J., (eds) (2009) Sustainable Communities on a Sustainable Planet, The Human-Environment Regional Observatory Project, London. ISBN-13:9780521895699

 

 

The book concludes by offering readers a simple spreadsheet model designed to promote a stakeholder dialogue regarding future building life decisions, thereby facilitating appropriate decision-making.

The book has been designed to be useful to buildings owners, occupiers, planners, property consultants and all those involved with decisions regarding whether or not a building should gain a new life.

 

Sayce, S. , Walker, A. and McIntosh, A.,(2004) Building sustainability in the balance: promoting stakeholder dialogue. London : Estates Gazette. 132p. ISBN 072820424X

 

"Meeting the needs of upper level students, this book treats global environmental problems as complex issues with a network of human and biophysical causes. Each chapter interlinks human demands on the Earth's resources to natural biophysical change - not simply a 'cause and effect' treatment of global issues and environmental change. This book includes coverage of contemporary hot topics such as biodiversity, urbanisation and sustainable development." To read more please click here or

click on the image to see the preview of this book.

Harris, F., (2004) Global Environmental Issues, WileyBlackwell. 336p. ISBN-13: 9780521895699

 

 

We have a series of books and documentation on various subjects related to sustainability. These publications are at the disposal of students and staff and can be consulted (reference only) in our office; Town House 110, Penrhyn Road.

Follow the link to read the indicative list.

 

 

 

 

We also have a hot desk and a reading area available. As a Hub, we hope to see as many of you as possible. Feel free to email us if you know of any other publications that could be relevant or if you wish to find out more about the facilities.

 

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"In this ground-breaking book, leading sustainability educators are joined by literary critics, permaculturalists, ecologists, artists, journalists, engineers, mathematicians and philosophers in a deep reflection on the skills people need to survive and thrive in the challenging conditions of the 21st century." Click here to read more.