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OverviewThis collection of essays is designed to introduce students to the topic of global climate change from multidisciplinary perspectives. It begins with the premise that global warming is occurring and climate change poses a threat to our natural environment and the health of future generations. The contributors approach the topic with the belief that the more knowledgeable students are about the topic, the better equipped they will be for meeting the challenge of changing global climate. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sharon Spray , Karen McGlothlin , David Dobson , Eban GoodsteinPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.70cm Weight: 0.367kg ISBN: 9780742522206ISBN 10: 0742522202 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 29 January 2002 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock  Table of ContentsChapter 1 From Ice Cores to Tree Rings: Understanding Climate Change from a Geological Perspective Chapter 2 Beyond the Horizon: Understanding the Atmospheric Physics of Climate Change Chapter 3 Ecosystems in Danger: An Ecological Perspective on Climate Change Chapter 4 Cultural Responses to Climate Change: An Anthropological Perspective Chapter 5 Money, Markets and Priorities: An Economic Perspective on Climate Change Chapter 6 Negotiating our Climate: Understanding the Politics of Climate Change Chapter 7 Conclusion: The Long Road AheadReviewsA useful introduction that assumes no scientific background and uses relatively accessible language. The treatment of topics is generally accurate, and the continuity between chapters is excellent.--Choice A useful introduction that assumes no scientific background and uses relatively accessible language. The treatment of topics is generally accurate, and the continuity between chapters is excellent. CHOICE Author InformationSharon Spray is professor of political science at Elon College, and Karen McGlothlin is professor of biology at the University of the South. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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