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OverviewExplores the complex relationship humans have with the environment. It is one of both responsibility—including the sustainable or unsustainable management of natural resources—and emotion, like the elation gleaned from a beautiful landscape or the devastation experienced from a natural disaster. Human-induced damage to the environment has widespread consequences for Earth and its inhabitants that have already included sea level rise, increased wildlife extinctions, heatwaves, droughts, intensified air pollution, and water shortages. This book provides comprehensive coverage of the complex interactions between people and the environment. It presents three clear, honest, and down-to-earth essays that cover the devastating impact humans have on the environment; the equally devastating impact the environment has on humans at times; and the positive impact that increasing awareness of our effect on the planet is having on the movement to create a more sustainable future. In addition, in-depth entries on 60 key environmental geography terms, such as deforestation, ecotourism, and environmental justice, provide a deeper dive into the topic; 15 real-world case studies on topics like the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and the Great Green Wall of Africa illustrate geography in action; and 10 brief spotlights from around the world draw the reader in with relevant facts. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Leslie A. Duram (Southern Illinois University–Carbondale, USA)Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: ABC-CLIO Weight: 0.907kg ISBN: 9781440856105ISBN 10: 1440856109 Pages: 344 Publication Date: 01 October 2018 Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years Audience: College/higher education , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Tertiary & Higher Education , Educational: Primary & Secondary Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents"Introduction SECTION 1 Introduction: How Humans Affect the Environment Case Studies1. Cars Rule—American Dependence on the Automobile 2. Great Barrier Reef—Human Activities Endanger Coral Reefs 3. Dead Zones—The Gulf of Mexico 4. Great Pacific Garbage Patch 5. Nigeria's Oil Causes Human Rights Abuses and Environmental Degradation Key Concepts Agriculture Food Miles Air Pollution Animal Agriculture Biodiversity Loss Agrobiodiversity Loss Climate Change Climate Change Policies Deforestation Endangered Species Energy Corn Ethanol from Mining the Soil E-waste Fracking Genetically Modified Crops Hazardous Waste Brownfield Sites Mining Overfishing Solid Waste (Garbage!) Superfund Technology: Innovation and Consequences Assembly Line Manufacturing Urbanization Water Pollution Water Scarcity SECTION 2 Introduction: How the Environment Affects Humans Case Studies6. Climate Change Is Occurring—Regardless of Politics 7. Climate Refugees—Island Nations Disappear Because of Rising Seas 8. Endangered Snow Leopard in Afghanistan—Local Efforts to Promote Conservation 9. The Power of Hurricane Katrina (2005)—Evacuation and the Aftermath 10. The 2004 South Asian Tsunami Natural Disaster Key Concepts Adaptation Anthropocene Small-Scale Solar Power in Africa Drought Earthquake Ecosystem Services Ecotourism Flood Global North and Global South Environmental Crime Habitat and Wildlife Human Modification of Ecosystems Global Environmental Agreements Human Population Hurricane Mitigation U.S. Global Change Research Program Natural Hazards Parks and Urban Green Space Happiness and Sustainability Protected Areas and National Parks Tornado Volcano Wildfire SECTION 3 Introduction: Sustainable Management of Natural Resources Case Studies11. China's Bold Steps toward Renewable Energy—Better Late than Never 12. Citizen Science—Helping Scientists Understand Migratory Birds 13. Costa Rica's Peace with Nature: Conservation, Biodiversity, and Sustainability 14. Denmark's Achievements in Organic Agriculture 15. Great Green Wall of Africa Key Concepts Alternative Agriculture Assessments and ""Footprints"" Composting Zero-Waste Communities Earth Day Electric Cars Environmental Justice Professor Maathai and Kenya's Green Belt Movement Environmental Nongovernmental Organizations (ENGOs) Environmental Policy Green Buildings Green Consumerism Fleece Jackets from Recycled Bottles! Green Political Party Green Technology Recycling Zero-Waste Home Renewable Energy Sustainable Cities Sustainable Development Auroville, City of Peace Sustainable Diet Water Conservation Glossary Bibliography Selected Books Related to Environmental Geography Index"ReviewsWith complete candor, and sometimes humor, author Leslie A. Duram (Southern Illinois University, Carbondale) provides an updated look at the complicated relationship between people and the environment. - ARBA Author InformationLeslie A. Duram, PhD, is professor of geography and director of environmental studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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