{"product_id":"9783032293381","title":"Towards Sustainability Exploring Challenges Beyond the Environment","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTowards Sustainability\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExploring Challenges Beyond the Environment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNichole Hugo\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSocial Science \/ Human Geography\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to sustainability, examining the complex relationships among environmental, economic, and socio-cultural systems across a wide range of industries. Moving beyond a narrow focus on environmental protection, it emphasizes the interconnected nature of the three pillars of sustainability and the importance of balancing resource management, economic development, and social equity. As global population growth, resource scarcity, and climate change place increasing pressure on natural and human systems, sustainability has become a critical framework for decision making in both public and private sectors. This text explores how a variety of industries, such as energy, agriculture, tourism, healthcare, fashion, and policy contribute to sustainability challenges and solutions, highlighting both the opportunities and trade-offs involved in pursuing long term resilience.\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds, this textbook integrates theoretical foundations with real-world examples, case studies, and global perspectives. It introduces key concepts such as linkages and trade-offs, demonstrating how actions in one domain can influence outcomes in others. In doing so, it encourages readers to think critically about the unintended consequences of development and the importance of interdisciplinary approaches. Ultimately, it strives to prepare future leaders to make informed, ethical decisions that support resilient communities, promote equity, and enhance quality of life for present and future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Nichole Hugo is a Professor in Hospitality and Tourism and the Graduate Coordinator of Sustainability at Eastern Illinois University, USA. Her research centers on sustainable development in tourism, with particular emphasis on how destinations, especially in developing regions, balance economic vitality, community well-being, and environmental stewardship. She has examined topics such as tourism’s role in poverty alleviation, destination image and resilience, cultural and community engagement in festivals and events, and the adoption of sustainable practices across lodging and tourism sectors. Her work also extends to environmental planning and community facing sustainability initiatives, including land use planning, climate adaptation efforts in small and medium sized communities, and strategies for enhancing tourism’s contribution to local development. Across her publications, technical reports, and book chapters, Dr. Hugo integrates marketing, community development, and sustainability perspectives to better understand how tourism and related industries can create more equitable and environmentally responsible outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31 July 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032293381\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e145\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50185179431052,"sku":"9783032293381","price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783032293381.jpg?v=1780619724","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783032293381","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}