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Author:   Vaclav Smil
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.566kg
ISBN:  

9780415098854

ISBN 10:   0415098858
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   21 October 1993
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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This timely and crucial study explores the promises and problems of different paths towards global management. With a focus on the importance of flexible response, it provides an analysis of both social and environmental needs. It will further our understanding of biospheric change and of our abilities and weaknesses in managing the transition to a sustainable society.. <br>- The Bulliten of Science, Technology, and Society <br>. . . this direct, appealing book amounts to a personal statement by a cogent analyst, well supported . . . by a rpenetrating and compact account of the facts. <br>- Scientific American <br>

` ... this direct, appealing book amounts to a personal statement by a cogent analyst, well supported ... by a penetrating and compact account of the facts.' - Scientific American ` ... it is thoughtful and well argumented. It deserves a wide readership.' - TEG News

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Vaclav Smil is Professor of Geography at the University of Manitoba, Canada.

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