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The Global Casino, 2Ed Nick Middleton

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Zusammenfassung

This comprehensive introduction to environmental issues highlights the underlying causes behind environmental problems, the human actions that have made them issues, and the hope for solutions. The text shifts the focus from issues linked to specific environments to more generic issues.

The Global Casino, 2Ed Zusammenfassung

The Global Casino, 2Ed: An Introduction to Environmental Issues Nick Middleton

Winner of the CHOICE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC BOOK IN 1996



'The Global Casino' is a comprehensive and stimulating introduction to environmental issues. Using worldwide examples, Nick Middleton highlights the underlying causes behind environmental problems, the human actions that have made them issues, and the hope for solutions.



Completely revised and updated to include the latest research findings and a range of new case studies, this new edition has reorganised the issues chapters, beginning with those linked to specific environments before covering more generic issues. In addition to a glossary of key terms, and expanded further reading sections, the text now also includes a critical guide to key web sites and topics for discussion.

The Global Casino, 2Ed Bewertungen

...extremely sound... and covers basic theory, examples and illustrations, with a profusion of photographs and diagrams which makes the subject live. The real strength lies in the fact that the book outlines both the workings of the physical environment and the political, economic and social frameworks in which the issues occur.
Global Environmental Change (of the 1st edition)

A book of such broad canvas, critical outlook and competitive price can be confidently recommended as a study aid for a wide range of courses in goegraphy, environmental science and development studies.
Global Ecology and Biogeography Letters

A comprehensive and up-to-date survey of the world's environmental issues, this is an invaluable source of reference for the student and general reader alike.
The Good Book Guide

A Quick reference guide for fundamental concepts in environmental issue...covers a wide variety of environmental topics in a compact size
Dr Aron Kwok, Lingnan University, Hong Kong

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. The Physical Environment 2. The Human Environment 3.Sustainable Development 4. Tropical Deforestation 5. Desertification 6. Oceans 7. Coastal Problems 8. Rivers, Lakes & Wetlands 9. Big Dams 10. Urban Environments 11. Climatic Change 12. Acid Rain 13. Food Production 14. Soil Erosion 15. Biodiversity Loss 16. Transport 17. Waste Management 18. Energy Production 19. Mining 20. War 21. Natural Hazards Glossary

Zusätzliche Informationen

GOR001264339
9780340719695
0340719699
The Global Casino, 2Ed: An Introduction to Environmental Issues Nick Middleton
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Broschiert
Taylor & Francis Ltd
19990402
384
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