In a new and critical analysis, this book explores the impact of an influential idea - sustainable development - on the institutions and practices governing use of land. It examines the paradox that in spite of increasing attention to sustainability, land use conflict is as ubiquitous and intense as ever.

Alister Scott, Jim Skea, Michael Redclift, Martin Parry, Timothy O'Riordan, Robin Grove-White, Kathy Homewood

Chapter 1 Old Conflicts and New Ideas; Chapter 2 Rhetoric, Policy and Practice; Chapter 3 Interpreting Sustainability; Chapter 4 Defining and Defending; Chapter 5 Moving Targets; Chapter 6 Planning for Biodiversity; Chapter 7 Distributing Development; Chapter 8 Conclusions and Reflections;