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OverviewAs China strives to significantly increase its economic output, the nation faces an acute deterioration of the physical resources from which this prodigious growth springs. Major problems include water shortages, the pollution of water, high levels of carcinogens in the air, accelerating erosion, and industrial pollution. Originally published in 1984, Vaclav Smil documents and evaluates China’s environmental crisis. This title will be of particular interest for students of Environmental Studies and Development Studies. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Vaclav SmilPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9781138182288ISBN 10: 1138182281 Pages: 248 Publication Date: 01 October 2015 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education , Undergraduate Format: Hardback 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 ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; Acronyms and Editorial Notes; 1. China’s Environment 2. Land 3. Water 4. Air 5. Biota 6. Chinese Environments 7. Solutions and Limitations; References; Appendices; Index; About the AuthorReviewsAuthor InformationAuthored by Smil, Vaclav Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |