Overview

This book provides a balanced account of the global environmental issues which threaten our society and which we neglect at our peril. Analysing both social and environmental components of the issues - global warming, ozone depletion, acid rain and drought - the book offers a valuable integrative approach and a detailed analysis of environmental issues in a clear, non-technical manner. Emphasising the climatological dimension common to all environmental issues, Global Environmental Issues recognises the multi-faceted nature of the issues, their common causes and the possibility of common solutions. Assessment of socio-economic, cultural amd political factors provides a balanced introduction to both the dangers and advantages of human interference with the environment. What have we done to deserve our current environmental crisis? Can we solve our current environmental problems, or is it too late? This new edition of a best selling text is completely updated and expands to include greater detail and new material such as a new section on atmospheric modelling. A glossary has been added together with a bibliography for further reading at the end of each chapter, allowing readers to develop their interest in specific areas. The interdisciplinary text will prove invaluable to students in geography, environmental studies and other courses in whcih the environmental approach is emphasised.

Full Product Details

Author:   David Kemp
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.450kg
ISBN:  

9780415103107

ISBN 10:   041510310
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   06 October 1994
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

List of figures, List of tables, Preface, Acknowledgements, List of acronyms, 1 SETTING THE SCENE, 2 THE ATMOSPHERE, 3 DROUGHT, FAMINE AND DESERTIFICATION, 4 ACID RAIN, 5 ATMOSPHERIC TURBIDITY, 6 THE THREAT TO THE OZONE LAYER, 7 THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT AND GLOBAL WARMING, 8 PRESENT PROBLEMS, FUTURE PROSPECTS, Glossary, Bibliography, Index

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It offers students possessing little or no prior experience with environmental science a clear, logically ordered overview of both societal and environmental components of issues in an integrated approach. Thus updated version includes expanded material, additional figures and maps, and a new section on atmospheric modeling.... a worthwhile addition to any basic environmental issues course, or as a core reference volume for upper division environmental policy, social ecology, atmospherioc physics, or climatology courses. Kemp's direct style and precise explanations make this book an important contribution to the existing pool of environmental texts.. <br>- The Professional Geographer <br>

It offers students possessing little or no prior experience with environmental science a clear, logically ordered overview of both societal and environmental components of issues in an integrated approach. Thus updated version includes expanded material, additional figures and maps, and a new section on atmospheric modeling.... a worthwhile addition to any basic environmental issues course, or as a core reference volume for upper division environmental policy, social ecology, atmospherioc physics, or climatology courses. Kemp's direct style and precise explanations make this book an important contribution to the existing pool of environmental texts.. - The Professional Geographer

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