The Global Casino: An Introduction to Environmental Issues (Paperback)

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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 Middleton's title is both innovative and appropriate ... Each chapter provides a convenient and accessible introduction to the issue in question. -- Progress in Physical Geography 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 geography, environmental science and development studies. -- Global Ecology and Biogeography Letters This book...provides a concise introduction to each topic; there are abundant facts rather than general statements which impart rigour. It fulfils its objective as an introduction to environmental issues for A level and first year undergraduates in geography and environmental science. For those wanting to delve deeper, each chapter has web site recommendations... ...this book...(emphasizes) what messy mortals humans are and what risks they have taken withn the global casino. Volume 29 2004 -- Transactions of the IBG Considerable advances in understanding and managing environmental issues have been made in recent years and, with the plethora of environment-related conventions, reports, initiatives and treaties that have appeared since the publication of the second edition in 1999, this third edition of The Global Casino is timely and has much to offer. It provides a comprehensive, undergraduate-level introduction to environmental problems and is packed with case studies and up-to-date information...the improved and re-organised lists of references and websites provide an excellent resource for researching topics further. -- Progress in Physical Geography 20041101 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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he Global Casino is a compelling introduction to environmental issues which links the physical environment to its political, social and economic contexts. Case studies from around the globe are used to illustrate key environmental issues, from global warming and deforestation to natural hazards and soil erosion. The book highlights the underlying causes behind environmental problems, including human actions and emphasises the potential for solutions. In line with contemporary international trends, emphasis is placed on the critical concept of sustainable development.

This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, with the introduction of new illustrative material and up-to-the-minute case studies on topics such as endangered deep-sea species, the global uptake of unleaded petrol, geothermal energy in Iceland, genocide in Rwanda and the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004. Particularly useful features for students include points for discussion at the end of each chapter as well as a comprehensive glossary. The lists of key readings and websites, again linked specifically to the content of each chapter, have been fully updated and expanded.

The Global Casino is the essential course companion for students of the environment, geography, earth sciences and development studies.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   8 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable introduction to current world issues, 20 Dec 2000 By A Customer This review is from: The Global Casino: An Introduction to Environmental Issues (Paperback) A great introduction to Geographical issues for the new century. The revised (1999) edition is an important source for anyone studying Geography at University level, and will add both breadth and depth to any course. Each chapter provides further references and a genuine and unbiased approach to global environmental problems. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   5 of 7 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Accurate and Realistic, 22 Jan 2001 By A Customer This review is from: The Global Casino: An Introduction to Environmental Issues (Paperback) Nick Middleton's Global Casino proved priceless for my A-Level work. It was useful as a secondary source for coursework in Environmental Issues which are becoming more and more of an issue in the modern age. It was also a good read which opened my eyes to the realities of our fragile planet. Well done Nick! Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent particularly for a foundation year or your first year of an environmentally related degree, 26 Feb 2008 By  L. M. STOCKLEY "LMS" (Stoke-on-Trent, England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: The Global Casino: An Introduction to Environmental Issues (Arnold Publication) (Paperback) I read this book during the first year of my Geography degree and can tell you that it was absolutely priceless. It was also referred to, though not as much during my second and third years. A really good book for an introduction to, as the title suggests, environmental issues. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 4 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Priceless for UNI Course! I found that this became invaluable for my international development course... my modules that included natural resource management were haevily linked to subjects in the book... Read more Published 1 month ago by Ms. Jl Friend Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 4 customer reviews...

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