Global Sustainability and Innovation
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Global Sustainability and Innovation by Anoop Desai
Global Sustainability and Innovation offers an in-depth look into the theory and practice of sustainability. This text seeks to provide students with a straightforward and accessible guide to understanding this rapidly emerging and widely misunderstood field. A diverse range of essential topics in sustainability are examined, including energy, environmental conservation, and the green revolution. New topics explored in this edition include climate change, recycling, and the effect of renewable energy sources on the environment. The anthology offers an innovative approach to studying sustainability. By exploring the roles of reuse, recycling, and remanufacturing in business decisions, it illustrates the techniques necessary to establish sustainable business practices. The text features several real-world case studies from leading experts that give readers a glimpse into how sustainability is currently being implemented in product and process design decisions at several major organizations. The third edition features increased focus on hydrogen power (including hydrogen-based transportation systems), sustainable operations and closed loop supply chains, and fuel cells. Five new readings in support of these topical areas have been added to the text. Global Sustainability and Innovation ties together diverse elements to impart a holistic overview of the sustainability spectrum. It is ideal for courses in sustainability and courses focused on the environment and renewable energy.
Anoop Desai is a professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering and Computing at Georgia Southern University. He holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in industrial and manufacturing engineering from the University of Cincinnati. He is the author of about 25 journal papers and five books ranging in scope from product development to sustainability. His main area of interest is Design for X and the economic impact of engineering decisions.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781793572387 |
| ISBN 10 | 1793572380 |
| Title | Global Sustainability and Innovation |
| Author | Anoop Desai |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cognella, Inc |
| Year published | 2022-08-30 |
| Number of pages | 388 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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