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OverviewSociety and Exploitation Through Nature offers an integrated approach to the environment, linking the philosophical, social and physical sciences to environmental problems and issues. The text covers three main themes; exploitation of nature and society; the limits of exploitation through sustainability and managing environmental problems. These themes are illustrated throughout the book with global case studies. *An integrated and realistic approach to the subject covering philosophical, cultural, economic and political issues *Encourages students to be aware of the complexity of environmental issues, drawing attention to the importance of variables that play a role in creating an environmental problem *The book does not describe environmental issues in isolation, but brings issues to 'life' with an understanding of similarities and differences that exist between a variety of environmental problems Full Product DetailsAuthor: Martin Phillips , Tim MighallPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Prentice-Hall Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9780582277250ISBN 10: 0582277256 Pages: 454 Publication Date: 10 May 2000 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Themes in Society and Nature2. Stories of Exploitation3. Limits to Exploitation4. Problems of the Contemporary Global Environment5. Managing Problems in the Environment6. Environmental Problems in a Social Context7. Environmental Attitudes and Aesthetics8. ConclusionsReviewsAuthor InformationMartin Phillips Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |