Sustainable development : principles, frameworks, and case studies / edited by Okechukwu Ukaga, Chris Maser, Mike Reichenbach.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. If the GDP is up, why is the GPI down? : from normative debate to progressive democratic economics / Jason Venetoulis -- 2. Sustainable development and the genuine progress indicator : an updated methodology and application in policy settings / John Talberth and Clifford Cobb -- 3. Refining the ecological footprint / Jason Venetoulis and John Talberth -- 4. Learning by experiencing : systemics, futures thinking, and scenarios / Richard Bawden and Michael Reichenbach -- 5. Using lean thinking approaches to speed sustainable development / James R. Sinton -- 6. Working together to sustain local economy, environment, and community : the University of Minnesota regional sustainable development partnerships / Kathy Draeger, Linda Ulland, Okechukwu Ukaga and Michael Reichenbach -- 7. The holistic management framework : ensuring social, environmental, and economically sound development / Allan Savory and Jody Butterfield -- 8. Taking personal action toward sustainability / Viviane Simon-Brown and Chris Maser -- 9. Participatory leadership for sustainable development / Okechukwu Ukaga, Charles Moumouni, Michael Reichenbach and Chris Maser.