Prelims

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Sustainable Development Through Global Circular Economy Practices

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This is a very important and timely book in a growing area of interest in business schools and among practitioners globally. The book explores the conceptual roots of circular economy, setting out the theoretical strands and areas of application with clarity and interest. Case studies are most welcome in this field as there is a dearth of applied material. The case studies in the book are wide and varied, integrated seamlessly into the text and offer crucial insights into what and how CE can be embraced and implemented. The addition of content relating to organisational context, resistance to change and leading change in CE is very useful, opening up questions and answers to both researchers and practitioners. The final chapter considers a progressive research agenda in the field which is very welcome for the academic community. There is something in this book for everyone, from teachers, researchers to practitioners and general interest audiences. The writing style is very accessible and the authors pull no punches in setting out the need for immediate action. A great read, a well-researched and presented book and core reading for anyone interested in social and environmental sustainability.

—Professor Colin Dey, Professor of Social Accounting, University of Dundee, UK

The development of the Circular Economy is probably the most important in management research. It transcends all disciplines, sectors and geographies.

This book provides an excellent overview of the managerial challenges in transitioning from the linear to the circular with a perspective that emphasises the role of digital technology. The authors rightly emphasise the radical over the incremental and thus provide a comprehensive account of ‘how to’ for practicing managers.

—Roger Maull, Professor of Management Systems, University of Exeter’s Business School, UK

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Sustainable Development Through Global Circular Economy Practices

BY

STUART MAGUIRE

University of Sheffield, UK

AND

IAN ROBSON

University of Dundee, UK

United Kingdom – North America – Japan – India – Malaysia – China

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First edition 2024

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Dedication

We would like to dedicate this book to Irene Middlemiss.Irene was a constant support at stressful times – especially during the writing of books. She was taken much too early in April 2021.

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