Fairness and Futurity

`Andrew Dobson is to be commended on his ability to assemble a volume that revisits environmental sustainability and social justice. The collection is significant in at least four ways. First, it is a compendium of cutting-edge theory, research and public policy. Second, the studies reported in this collection make a significant gain in mainstreaming sustainability issues. Third, the book itself contributes to consciousness raising and consequently attempts to ameliorate the injustices it documents. Fourth, this book will be particularly challenging to advanced students interested in the topics that range from the conceputal roots of sustainability to the futuristic implications of injustice and environmental sustainability.' The Great Plains Sociologists, vol.12, no.1 `A welcome contribution to the debate, especially to the complex relationship between sustainability and social justice ... this book is an important reading for all those who are genuinely interested in sustainability, sustainable development and social justice and their often problematic relationship.' Asghar Ali, Environmental Politics `quite a heartening impression of environmental issues ... this book fills a number of gaps ... the book offers significant theoretical help in addressing connections that have previously been under-developed and deserves an international audience as such.' Piers H.G.Stephens `many an idea lies fallow until its time has come and collections like this from leaders in the field may well be the seed-beds which will in time produce the new green shoots that we all have no doubt that we need.' I. G. Simmons, International Journal of Environmental Studies 2000 Vol.57