The book examines the issues of sustainability in general. It addresses various socioeconomic determinants of ecological footprints in different world's nations, regions, and cultures. Major socioeconomic determinants of ecological footprints are fleshed out using Comparative Model Analysis and rigorous Multiple Regression Analysis. The study exposes the inequitable distribution of the world's ecological footprints and also heightens the concern about ecological imbalances and overshoots. It explains how sustainable development can be promoted and achieved in regional, national, and local jurisdictions. The study provides information that will likely help various governments and policy-makers determine if a given nation, region, or culture is on a sustainable path. It helps government leaders, planners, policy-makers, and even students of sustainability make a difference in mitigating the effects of various environmental stressors. If this book makes people and policy-makers in different countries, regions, and cultures think globally but act locally, then the objectives are well-served.
Table of Contents PROLOGUE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Purpose Focus of Study Significance of the Study Limitations of the Study Methodology of the Study Hypothesis for the Study Variable Definitions Comparative Model Analysis Regression Analysis References Definition, Description, and Explanation of Terms on Sustainability and Environmental Footprints Concepts CHAPTER 2: ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT, ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION: A CROSS-CULTURAL ANALYSIS Introduction Purpose of Study Theoretical Framework for the Study Methodology for the Study Results and Discussions Population and Affluence on Total Ecological Footprints of Countries World-System Positions, Ecostructural Factors, and Per Capita Ecological Footprints of Countries Environmental Sustainability and Biodiversity Conservation Policy Recommendations Conclusions References CHAPTER 3: BIODIVERSITY, CONSERVATION, AND SUSTAINABLE SOCIO-ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS Introduction Purpose of Study Theoretical Argument for the Study Methodology for the Study Biodiversity Conservation Problems: Empirical Evidence The U.S. Case Biodiversity Conservation Prospects Policy Recommendations and Prospects Conclusions References CHAPTER 4: GENDER EQUITY AND SUSTAINABLE SOCIO-ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: A CROSS-CULTURAL ANALYSIS Introduction Purpose of Study Theories and Counter-Movement Theories of Development Methodology for the Study Regional Socio-Demographic Trend, 1975-2015 Regional Economic Performance, 2002 Human Capital and Sustainable Development Gender and Sustainable Development Policy Suggestions and Recommendations Conclusions References CHAPTER 5: SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETERMIANTS OF NATIONAL ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINTS IN AFRICA: A MULTIPLE REGRESSION ANALYSIS OF THE FACTORIAL IMPACTS Introduction Focus of the Study Theoretical Framework for the Study Methodology for the Study Hypothesis for the Study Comparative Model Analysis (Results and Discussions) Total Footprint Per Capita, Biological Capacity, and Ecological Balance by World Regions Human Development and Affluence on Biological Capacity, Ecological Footprint and balance in African Countries Population, Ecostructural Factors, and Total Footprint Per Capita in African Countries Regression Analysis and Regression Equation Regression Analysis (Results and Discussions) Policy Recommendations Conclusions References Tables Map of African Countries CHAPTER 6: SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF NATIONAL ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINTS IN ORGANIZATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT (OECD) COUNTRIES: A MULTIPLE REGRESSION ANALYSIS OF THE FACTORIAL IMPACTS Introduction Focus of the Study Purpose of Study Theoretical Framework for the Study Methodology of the Study Hypothesis for the Study Comparative Model Analysis (Results and Discussions) Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions from Fuel Combustion (in Million Tons) in Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Countries: 2000-2005 Total Public (Government) Social Expenditure Per Head (at Current Prices and PPPs in US Dollars) in Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Countries: 2000-2005 Human Development and Affluence on Biological Capacity, Ecological Footprint and Balance in Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Countries Population, Ecostructural Factors, and Total Footprint Per Capita in Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Countries Regression Analysis and Regression Equation Regression Analysis (Results and Discussions) Policy Recommendations Appendix A: Variable Definitions Appendix B: Regression Analysis Terms References Tables CHAPTER 7: SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF NATIONAL ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINTS IN LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN: A MULTIPLE REGRESSION ANALYSIS OF THE FACTORIAL IMPACTS Introduction Focus of the Study Purpose of Study Theoretical Framework for the Study Methodology for the Study Hypothesis for the Study Comparative Model Analysis (Results and Discussions) Per Capita Ecological Footprint, Biological Capacity, and Ecological Balance by World Regions Human Development and Affluence on Biological Capacity, Ecological Footprint and Balance in Latin America and Caribbean Countries Population, Ecostructural Factors, and Total Footprint Per Capita in Latin America and Caribbean Countries Regression Analysis and Regression Equation Regression Analysis (Results and Discussions) Policy Recommendations Conclusions Appendix A: Variable Definitions Appendix B: Regression Analysis Terms References Tables Map of Latin America and the Caribbean CHAPTER 8: SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF NATIONAL ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINTS IN MIDDLE EAST AND CENTRAL ASIA COUNTRIES: A MULTIPLE REGRESSION ANALYSIS OF THE FACTORIAL IMPACTS Introduction Focus of the Study Purpose of Study Theoretical Framework for the Study Methodology for the Study Hypothesis for the Study Comparative Model Analysis (Results and Discussions) Human Development and Affluence on Biological Capacity, Ecological Footprint and Balance in Middle East and Central Asia Countries Population, Ecostructural Factors, and Total Footprint Per Capita in Middle East and Central Asia Countries Regression Analysis (Results and Discussions) Policy Recommendations Conclusions References Tables Map of Middle East and Central Asia CHAPTER 9: SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF NATIONAL ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINTS IN ASIA-PACIFIC COUNTRIES: A MULTIPLE REGRESSION ANALYSIS OF THE FACTORIAL IMPACTS Introduction Focus of Study Purpose of Study The Economy Women Issues and Development Education Health Environment Theoretical Framework for the Study Methodology for the Study Hypothesis for the Study Comparative Model Analysis (Results and Discussions) Per Capita Ecological Footprint, Biological Capacity, and Ecological Balance by World Regions in 2005 Human Development and Affluence on Biological Capacity, Ecological Footprint and Balance in Asia-Pacific Countries Population, Ecostructural Factors, and Total Footprint Per Capita in Asia-Pacific Countries Regression Analysis and Regression Equation Policy Recommendations Conclusions Appendix A: Variable Definitions Appendix B: Regression Analysis Terms References Tables Map of Asia-Pacific Countries CHAPTER 10: WORLD REGIONAL AND CULTURAL FOOTPRINTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: A SUMMARY OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS Introduction Focus of Study Theoretical Framework for the Study Methodology for the Study Hypothesis for the Study Variable Definitions Comparative Model Analysis Regression Analysis Regression Analysis Results and Model Equations for Different Regions and Cultures African Region Footprint Socioeconomic Determinants Model Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Region Footprint Socioeconomic Determinants Model Latin America and Caribbean Region Footprint Socioeconomic Determinants Model Middle East and Central Asia Region Footprint Socioeconomic Determinants Model Asia-Pacific Region Footprint Socioeconomic Determinants Model Policy Recommendations Conclusions References Tables EPILOGUE The Future of Sustainability References LIST OF FIGURES
