- Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: Routledge; 2nd edition (19 May 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0415102286
- ISBN-13: 978-0415102285
- Product Dimensions: 27.7 x 21.6 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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"An Introduction to Global Environmental Issues" provides a full description of scientific knowledge of environmental systems and processes. The authors build on this factual base to analyze the world's major environmental concerns. The human dimension - cultural, economic and political factors and impacts - is explained and integrated into this discussion. Contemporary case studies are drawn from every part of the world and state-of-the-art research on specific problems and solutions is explained.
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An Introduction to Global Environmental Issues presents a comprehensive and stimulating introduction to the key environmental issues presently threatening our global environment. Offering an authoritative introduction to the key topics, a source of latest environmental information, and an innovative stimulus for debate, this is an essential book for all those studying or concerned with global environmental issues.
Major global environmental issues are brought into focus. Explanations of the evolution of the earth's natural systems (hydrosphere, biosphere, geosphere, ecosphere) provide an essential understanding of the scientific concepts, processes and historical background to environmental issues. Contemporary socio-economic, cultural and political considerations are explored and important conceptual approaches such as Gaian hypotheses and Chaos Theory are introduced. Human impact and management of the natural environment, and concerns for maintaining biodiversity are emphasised throughout.
Specific features include:
* Case studies drawn from across the world
* Superb illustrations: 4-colour plate sections; a wealth of informative diagrams
* Glossary of key terms, with key concepts highlighted throughout the text
* Annotated guides to further reading
* Chapter summaries and key points
A Lecturers' Manual is available to accompany the text
This 2nd Edition has been extensively revised and expanded to include many new illustrations, up-to-date data (including the latest IPCC data) and the most recent events including Khobe earthquake, French nuclear testing, the Berlin conference and the Antarctic Treaty. Sections on ecosystems, techniques, pollution, tectonics, risk and hazard mitigation, world populations, and issues of human impact and environmental management, have been particularly expanded in this new edition. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Major global environmental issues are brought into focus. Explanations of the evolution of the earth's natural systems (hydrosphere, biosphere, geosphere, ecosphere) provide an essential understanding of the scientific concepts, processes and historical background to environmental issues. Contemporary socio-economic, cultural and political considerations are explored and important conceptual approaches such as Gaian hypotheses and Chaos Theory are introduced. Human impact and management of the natural environment, and concerns for maintaining biodiversity are emphasised throughout.
Specific features include:
* Case studies drawn from across the world
* Superb illustrations: 4-colour plate sections; a wealth of informative diagrams
* Glossary of key terms, with key concepts highlighted throughout the text
* Annotated guides to further reading
* Chapter summaries and key points
A Lecturers' Manual is available to accompany the text
This 2nd Edition has been extensively revised and expanded to include many new illustrations, up-to-date data (including the latest IPCC data) and the most recent events including Khobe earthquake, French nuclear testing, the Berlin conference and the Antarctic Treaty. Sections on ecosystems, techniques, pollution, tectonics, risk and hazard mitigation, world populations, and issues of human impact and environmental management, have been particularly expanded in this new edition. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am studying Physical Geography at University, yet I found this book extremely helpful concerning the many topics of Global Environmental issues.
The book is up-to-date, and includes many current subjects - and unlike some other books I've read on the subject, the authors are not patronising, and do not try to turn you into an 'eco-warrior'!!! The facts are presented in a clear, yet concise way, and topics are clearly set out.
There are some extremely useful diagrams to work from, and many colour photos/plates. I also found the use of boxes very helpful.
This is ideal for all first and possibly second year University students (and the very conscientious A-level students!!) studying either Physical Geography or an Environmental Studies course, as it covers Climate, Atmospheric Change, Energy, Water Resources, Pollution, Natural Hazards, and the Human Impact on the Earth.
All in all, probably the best all-round book you can purchase for the subject - highly recommended!
The book is up-to-date, and includes many current subjects - and unlike some other books I've read on the subject, the authors are not patronising, and do not try to turn you into an 'eco-warrior'!!! The facts are presented in a clear, yet concise way, and topics are clearly set out.
There are some extremely useful diagrams to work from, and many colour photos/plates. I also found the use of boxes very helpful.
This is ideal for all first and possibly second year University students (and the very conscientious A-level students!!) studying either Physical Geography or an Environmental Studies course, as it covers Climate, Atmospheric Change, Energy, Water Resources, Pollution, Natural Hazards, and the Human Impact on the Earth.
All in all, probably the best all-round book you can purchase for the subject - highly recommended!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I used this book often throughout the 3 years of my geography degree. Highly reccomended.
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Boring, dry, uninteresting text
29 Mar 2007
Format:Paperback
I had to buy this book for a Geology class I was in. It is incredibly dry, with few (if any) color photos or graphs. It turned out that the book was not remotely helpful for studying in the class - my classmates and I ended up using our notes almost exclusively to study for tests, so the book was basically worthless to me. I wish I hadn't bought it.
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