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Is it possible to steer development towards a more sustainable path? There seems to be widespread agreement that present development is not sustainable. At the same time, it appears to be very difficult to change the course of development, and there appears to be widespread scepticism towards the possibilities for social management (Sejersted, 1988, 1989).
The next few decades are crucial. The time has come to break out of past patterns. Attempts to maintain social and ecological stability through old approaches to development and environmental protection will increase instability. Security must be sought through change.
Our Common Future, 1987.
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Langhelle, O. (1999). Nature, Market and Ignorance: Can Development Be Managed?. In: Lafferty, W.M., Langhelle, O. (eds) Towards Sustainable Development. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230378797_7
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