Emerald Handbook of Decolonising Sustainability

£125.00

Emerald Handbook of Decolonising Sustainability

A Global South Perspective

Development economics and emerging economies Entrepreneurship / Start-ups Business and the environment; ‘green’ approaches to business

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Collection: New Frontiers in African Business and Society

Language: English

Published by: Emerald Publishing Limited

Published on: 8th September 2025

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9781836082187


Overview

The field of management studies have long been criticised for its predominantly Western-centric perspective. The Emerald Handbook of Decolonising Sustainability: A Global South Perspective fosters a more profound understanding of research and discourse on sustainability across the Global South. It deconstructs current thinking by presenting alternative viewpoints that enhance the understanding and engagement of communities in the Global South in the process of achieving sustainable development.

Decolonising Sustainability

The editors argue that there is a need to decolonise sustainability by the inclusion of indigenous epistemologies and examining indigenous perspectives that investigate the interrelated and interdependent relationship between individuals and the environment. This perspective on sustainability challenges conventional Western concepts of “development” that presuppose a clear separation between human and planetary existence.

Target Audience

The interdisciplinary nature of the topics covered appeal to readers in a range of disciplines across business and social sciences, as well as those interested in understanding the ongoing complex debate on sustainability, energy transition and social justice.

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