| Edition |
4th.ed.
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| Publication |
London, Hodder Education, 2008.
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| Description |
vi, 505pGreen spine
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| Summary/Abstract |
This book highlights the underlying causes behind environmental problems, including human actions and emphasises the potential for solutions. Emphasis is placed on the critical concept of sustainable development.
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| Contents |
The physical environment
The human environment
Sustainable develoment
Tropical deforestation
Desertification
Oceans
Coastal problems
Rivers, lakes and wetlands
Big dams
Urban environments
Climatic change
Acid rain
Food production
Soil erosion
Biodiversity loss
Transport
Waste management
Energy production
Mining
War
Natural hazards
Conclusions
Bibliography
Glossary
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| Standard Number |
9780340957165 Pb.
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