Engage key social concepts for sustainability.

Authors :: Hicks, Christina C.
Levine, Arielle
Agrawal, Arun
Basurto, Xavier
Breslow, Sara J.
Carothers, Courtney
Charnley, Susan
Coulthard, Sarah
Dolsak, Nives
Donatuto, Jamie
Garcia-Quijano, Carlos
Mascia, Michael B.
Norman, Karma
Poe, Melissa R.
Satterfield, Terre
Martin, Kevin St.
Levin, Phillip S.
Source :: Science. 4/1/2016, Vol. 352 Issue 6281, p38-40. 3p.
Publication Year :: 2016
Abstract: The authors discuss issues concerning social indicators and highlight the importance of engaging critical social science concepts for sustainability. They highlight the adverse of impact of tracking only economic growth on social and environmental progress as well as the need for broader understanding and assessment of human well-being.