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Author Klotz, Leidy, 1978- author.

Title Sustainability through soccer : an unexpected approach to saving our world / Leidy Klotz
Published Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2016]

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 182 pages)
Contents Cover; Sustainability through Soccer; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgments ; 1. BACKGROUND On sustainability, what soccer and systems-thinking have to do with it, and how I'm qualified to explain ; My Delayed Epiphany about Sustainability ; Why Soccer? Sócrates Has Our Answer
The Black Panther and the Sacred Monster-Systems-Thinking for Sustainability Why Me? An Autobiography in Less Than Twelve Hundred Words ; How to Use This Book
2. PARTS Systems-thinking is the guide for our sustainability quest, and systems are made up of some basic parts: elements, flows, stocks, feedback loops, and purposes Maputo and the Sacred Monster-Overview: System Parts ; People and Players-System Elements
Floating Jabulanis and the River of Grass-Overlooked System Elements "Remember Istanbul" and the Cross Bronx Expressway-Physical Flows ; Smoking Managers and Electric-Bill Peer Pressure-Information Flows ; Porto/Chelsea and a Russian "Oil" garch-Stocks
Obsessive Shooting Practice and Population Bombs-Feedback Loops Falling Balls in Baltimore and Happy Bhutanese-Purposes ; Review
Summary "In the quest for sustainability, we strive to meet our present needs without sacrificing the same opportunity for future generations. Our success or failure depends on our ability to think in 'systems, ' integrating environmental, social, and economic considerations. But how do we learn systems-thinking? In a series of engaging, rapid-fire stories, Sustainability through Soccer takes readers on a journey through a progression of systems-thinking and sustainability concepts. Using the beautiful game of soccer as an analogy, Leidy Klotz illuminates real-world interdependencies (such as between climate change and human rights), building the chain of concepts in a fun, accessible way. Soccer nerds and newbies alike will be entertained on the way to a deeper understanding of sustainability science"--Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on July 29, 2016)
Subject Sustainability.
Environmental responsibility.
Soccer -- Social aspects.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industries -- General.
SCIENCE -- General.
Environmental responsibility
Soccer -- Social aspects
Sustainability
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2016010095
ISBN 9780520962859
0520962850