Browsing School of Political Science and Sociology by Author "Fahy, Frances"
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ConsEnSus: consumption, environment and sustainability
Davies, Anna R.; Fahy, Frances; Rau, Henrike; Devaney, Laura; Doyle, Ruth; Heisserer, Barabara; Hynes, Michael; Lavelle, Mary Jo; Pape, Jessica (EPA Ireland, 2015)Sustainable consumption is generally conceived as the use of goods and services that respond to basic needs and bring a better quality of life, while minimising the use of natural resources, toxic materials, and emissions ... -
Developing policies and instruments for sustainable consumption: Irish Experiences and Futures
Rau, Henrike; Fahy, Frances (Springer, 2011-03)In recent years, the concept of sustainable consumption (SC) has received increased attention. Overconsumption in industrialized countries still presents major challenges to achieving sustainable development goals despite ... -
Introduction: Sustainability Research in the Social Sciences Concepts, Methodologies and the Challenge of Interdisciplinarity
Rau, Henrike; Fahy, Frances (Sage, 2013)The necessity to reconcile the needs and wants of human society with the limits of the global ecological system has resulted in proposals for alternative forms of development that prioritise human flourishing and well-being ... -
Researching complex sustainability issues: Reflections on current challenges and future developments
Fahy, Frances; Rau, Henrike (Sage, 2013-01)[no abstract available]