Shifting power relations in sustainability transitions: A multi-actor perspective

Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning

Volumn 18, Issue 5, 2016, Pages 628-649

  Avelino, Flor ^a   Wittmayer, Julia M ^a  

^a ERASMUS UNIVERSITY ROTTERDAM   (Netherlands)

Author keywords

Empowerment; Multi actor perspective; Power; Sustainability transitions

Indexed keywords

EID: 85019325188     PISSN: 1523908X     EISSN: 15227200     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/1523908X.2015.1112259     Document Type: Article

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