Overview

The Human Impact on the Natural Environment has become the classic student text on how human activity has changed and continues to change the face of the Earth. The fifth edition maintains the structure of the previous editions as it examines the human role in natural processes and systems. Areas covered include animals, vegetation, soils, landforms, water, the atmosphere, and climate. The book also considers future implications, particularly global warming.The text and references of this edition have been updated throughout. The book includes new or expanded sections on species decline, pollution, sea level, ozone depletion, and climate change, as well as an expanded guide for further reading. It provides a comprehensive view of the major environmental issues facing the world today and gives students of the environment an essential introduction to the impact of humans on the Earth.

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Author:   Andrew S. Goudie
Publisher:   MIT Press Ltd
Imprint:   MIT Press
Edition:   5th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 24.10cm
Weight:   0.930kg
ISBN:  

9780262571388

ISBN 10:   0262571382
Pages:   527
Publication Date:   02 February 2000
Recommended Age:   From 18
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   In Print  
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The Human Impact is superb... While accessible to beginning students, it is both instructive and inspiring to professionals. It is a treasure chest of research ideas. --Stanley W. Trimble, University of California, Los Angeles

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