Paradigm shift: social justice as a prerequisite for sustainable development
"The authors argue that a new paradigm is needed for European and national policies if the challenge of sustainable development is to be answered. It will not be sufficient to simply adjust policies to short-term considerations. Rather than solely relying on economic growth, it is by promoting...
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| Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
| Format: | TEXT |
| Language: | English |
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Brussels
2009
ETUI |
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| Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19188204124919064869-Paradigm-shift-social-justice-.htm |
| Summary: | "The authors argue that a new paradigm is needed for European and national policies if the challenge of sustainable development is to be answered. It will not be sufficient to simply adjust policies to short-term considerations. Rather than solely relying on economic growth, it is by promoting social cohesion and protecting the environment that a sustainable society will be created. This will require a re-examination of modes of production, distribution, transport, consumption while integrating within it as a prerequisite the notion of social justice. " |
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| Physical Description: | 44 p. Digital Paper |