An Introduction to Global Environmental Issues

by Lewis A. Owen (Author), Lewis A. Owen (Author), K.T. Pickering (Author)

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  1994

  $3.31

  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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  1997

  $4.40

  An introduction to the key environmental issues presently threatening our global environment. Explanations of the evolution of the Earth's natural systems (hydrosphere, biosphere, geosphere, ecosphere) provide an understanding of the scientific concepts, processes and historical background behind key 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 emphasized throughout the text.