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OverviewHuman-induced climate change is a serious concern, drawing increasing attention from the media, policy makers and citizens around the world. This comprehensive and thought-provoking volume explains in easily understandable language the potential effects of climate change on our planet and our lives. Climate Change: Causes, Effects and Solutions examines the latest scientific findings without any advanced technical knowledge. It goes beyond a description of changes in the physical environment to consider the broader issues of ecological, economic and human effects of climate change. The book explains: the causes and effects of climate change from a natural and human environment perspective. mitigation options and policies that could reduce the impacts of climate change. global impacts - with case studies are taken from North America, Europe, Australasia and elsewhere. Essential reading for undergraduates and general readers who want to heighten their knowledge and understanding of this important problem. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John T. Hardy (Huxley College of the Environment, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, USA)Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc Dimensions: Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 0.539kg ISBN: 9780470850190ISBN 10: 0470850191 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 25 April 2003 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviews?...Each chapter of the book is well illustrated with case studies?? (The Holocene, Vol.14 No.6 2004) ? a valuable contribution to the literature on climate change and does achieve its aim of providing a comprehensive coverage of an enormous subject... (International Journal of Climatology, January 2006) ...Each chapter of the book is well illustrated with case studies! (The Holocene, Vol.14 No.6 2004) ! valuable contribution to the literature on climate change ... achieve its aim of providing a comprehensive coverage of an enormous subject ! (International Journal of Climatology, January 2006) ...Each chapter of the book is well illustrated with case studies... (The Holocene, Vol.14 No.6 2004) ... valuable contribution to the literature on climate change ... achieve its aim of providing a comprehensive coverage of an enormous subject ... (International Journal of Climatology, January 2006) Author InformationJohn T. Hardy is the author of Climate Change: Causes, Effects, and Solutions , published by Wiley. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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