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Preface
ment, environmental ethics, and harmful anthropogenic activities. Whereas past
literature has mainly examined sustainability as a purely environmental issue, the
proposed book expands this conversation into other fields, including mathematics,
biology, agriculture, computer science, engineering, and physics. By examining
the application of sustainability in all areas of study, it illuminates the path to
sustainability as defined by the World Commission on Environment Development in
its Our Common Future report. The plethora of information this text offers combines
intrigue with practicality and intellect with wisdom.
The text is also authoritative as it moves through each chapter, citing case studies
of individuals with notable contributions to sustainability efforts. The achievements
in sustainability from the likes of Ken Saro-Wiwa, Wangari Maathai, Jeffrey
Sachs, and Elon Musk add an inspirational weight to the text as the reader learns
the core concepts of sustainability. Finally, using examples from Africa and the
Middle East adds a sense of grounding to the issue. These real-world examples of
sustainability efforts show how the applications can lead to real progress and have
dire consequences if ignored.
I invite you to view this book as a personal invitation to join the conversation on
sustainability and actively engage in saving our planet for all its residents, present
and future.
Ondo State, Nigeria
Adenike A. Akinsemolu
November 15, 2019
Preface
ment, environmental ethics, and harmful anthropogenic activities. Whereas past
literature has mainly examined sustainability as a purely environmental issue, the
proposed book expands this conversation into other fields, including mathematics,
biology, agriculture, computer science, engineering, and physics. By examining
the application of sustainability in all areas of study, it illuminates the path to
sustainability as defined by the World Commission on Environment Development in
its Our Common Future report. The plethora of information this text offers combines
intrigue with practicality and intellect with wisdom.
The text is also authoritative as it moves through each chapter, citing case studies
of individuals with notable contributions to sustainability efforts. The achievements
in sustainability from the likes of Ken Saro-Wiwa, Wangari Maathai, Jeffrey
Sachs, and Elon Musk add an inspirational weight to the text as the reader learns
the core concepts of sustainability. Finally, using examples from Africa and the
Middle East adds a sense of grounding to the issue. These real-world examples of
sustainability efforts show how the applications can lead to real progress and have
dire consequences if ignored.
I invite you to view this book as a personal invitation to join the conversation on
sustainability and actively engage in saving our planet for all its residents, present
and future.
Ondo State, Nigeria
Adenike A. Akinsemolu
November 15, 2019