Stuart Maguire is an Honorary Lecturer at the Management School, University of Sheffield, UK. He obtained his Ph.D. in Systems from Lancaster University. He is a member of the British Academy of Management, and his main areas of research interest are business intelligence, hermeneutics, and system change in organisations.Ian Robson is a Professor of Strategy at the University of Dundee School of Business, U.K. His main area of academic research concerns strategy, stakeholder management and communitarian models of corporate governance in which he has several publications.

• Introduction: Sustainable Development Through Global Circular Economy PracticesChapter 1. The Origins of the Circular Economy Chapter 2. Sustainability and the Circular Economy as Part of a Global Environmental Strategy Chapter 3. Sustainable Production and Consumption within the Circular Economy Chapter 4. Supply Chain Management and the Circular Economy Chapter 5. Business Innovation and Change for Circular Economy Chapter 6. A Review and Research Agenda for the Circular Economy

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.