"This reference explores some of the most recent developments in sustainability, delving into topics beyond environmental science to cover issues of sustainable economic, political, and social development"--Provided by publisher.

"This book discusses the implementation of environmentally friendly models in contemporary economies, as well as the development and evolution of such strategies in recent years by focusing on theoretical frameworks, empirical research findings, and key methodologies"--Provided by publisher.

1. The impact of personal electronic communications on work-life balance and cognitive absorption / Pruthikrai Mahatanankoon -- 2. Assessment and contrast of the effects of information and communication technology / John Wang, Bin Zhou and Jeffrey Hsu -- 3. Automatic language translation for...

"This book investigates the relationship between local libraries and community development, from the historical roots of rural libraries to their influence on the literacy, economy, and culture of the surrounding region"--Provided by publisher.

In many international settings, regional economies are declining resulting in lowered opportunities for these communities. This result attacks the very fabric of cohesion and purpose for these regional societies, and increases social, health, economic and sustainability problems. Community...

"This book provides an interdisciplinary treatment of issues raised by climate change in connection with its implications for society, environment and economy, particularly at the company and the supply chain levels"--Provided by publisher.

"This book combines state-of-the-art modeling approaches at various scales with case studies from across the world, discussing how to translate models into results and illustrate how pro-active implementation can mitigate biodiversity loss"--Provided by publisher.

"This book discusses the repercussions of a shifting climate on food production and availability in small island nations covering topics relevant to crop management, sustainable development, and livestock management on island territories"--Provided by publisher.

"This book presents a concise environmental resource focused on a Romanian region affected by the changing climate and discusses methods of assessment, monitoring, and prediction"--Provided by publisher.

This title provides a survey on approaches to information systems supporting sustainable development in the private or public sector. It also documents and encourages the first steps of environmental information processing towards this more comprehensive goal.