| Oakland, California: Towards a Sustainable City Contributor(s): Durst Ph. D., Mose (Author) |
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ISBN: 1420886649 ISBN-13: 9781420886641 Publisher: Authorhouse OUR PRICE: $13.77 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2006 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Development - History | United States - State & Local - West (ak, Ca, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, Wy) |
| Dewey: 307.1 |
| LCCN: 2005908535 |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 6" W x 9" (0.87 lbs) 268 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Western U.S. - Cultural Region - West Coast - Cultural Region - Northern California - Geographic Orientation - California - Locality - Oakland, California |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "There are many good books focused on the theme of sustainability and cities. However, very few books examine how the three sectors of organizational life in a city -- the private, government, and non-profit -- work toward sustainability in one particular city. Oakland, California: Toward a Sustainable City identifies some of the best projects, practices, and people who are contributing to the present and future sustainability of Oakland. Although the focus of the book might seem local -- Oakland, California -- the projects and practices are ones that can be replicable in any city. The book is unique also in identifying how religious organizations, that responded slowly to environmental issues, are very much involved in the sustainability of a city. Finally, the book identifies practices in schools that can help young people develop the good character to improve the quality of life in a city." |