Sustainability Principles and Practice

Margaret Robertson's Sustainability Principles and Practice, 4th Edition, provides an introductory textbook framework for undergraduate college and university students in sustainability degree programs and related academic disciplines. Structured into three main parts titled Context, Issues and Solutions, and Becoming an Agent for Change, the text introduces systemic environmental concepts and practical problem-solving strategies.

The thematic coverage spans both natural ecological systems and human infrastructure. Core subject areas include ecosystem management, water resources, energy systems, atmospheric climate dynamics, pollution control, green buildings, livable cities, sustainable food production, material life cycles, recycling, and social equity issues.

To support learning across diverse subjects, the 626-page volume incorporates 93 black and white illustrations alongside concrete case studies. These exemplary studies detail active solutions operating across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Global South, offering undergraduate courses a grounded foundation in global sustainability efforts.