Social Aspects of Sustainability

Sustainability is a topic which has become universal and is of concern to everyone. The effects and impact can be very varied according to what action is taken. Much research has been done in this area but mostly looking its impact upon businesses and the economy with the environment being considered to a lesser extent. Very little research has however been undertaken to consider the impact upon individuals within society. All research tends to consider the societal or organisational level instead. This book therefore seeks to redress this imbalance by looking at the social at a local and individual level. In doing so it addresses a wide variety of topics and issues. The contributions in this volume come from all over the world and demonstrate that the same issues affect us all no matter where we are located. In this book we look at a number of diverse issues which need to be considered, these are all considered in the context of their implication for individuals, society and the way they affect cultural issues.

David Crowther is Professor of Corporate Social Responsibility at various universities. He worked in industry for a number of years culminating at Divisional Managing Director of a multinational before becoming an academic. In 2002 he founded the Social Responsibility Research Network (SRRNet), an international body with several thousand members. His current research is with sustainability and governance.

Shahla Seifi is an engineer with a PhD in sustainability who had a senior position in her National Standards Institute before moving to the UK where she works as a consultant, editor, lecturer and researcher. She is Director and Conferences Chair of SRRNet.