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Global Environmental Issues
Frances Harris
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Description for Global Environmental Issues
Paperback. This new edition of a popular book looks at global environmental problems as complex issues with a network of causes. In addition to discussing the main biophysical causes, the book highlights the environmental and social impact of scientific developments, and examines how socio-economic and political factors affect the use of land and resources. Editor(s): Harris, Frances. Num Pages: 358 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 172 x 244 x 17. Weight in Grams: 604.
Global Environmental Issues, second edition builds on the popularity of the first edition, viewing global environmental problems as complex issues with a network of causes, influenced by a range of actors with differing priorities. The book recognises that science underpins much of what happens in society and therefore it is important to be able to interpret the environmental and social consequences of scientific developments. In addition to discussing the main biophysical causes, the book illustrates how socio-economic and political factors determine why and how people use land, resources and technology, and how this in turn affects natural resource management. ... Read more
Global Environmental Issues, second edition builds on the popularity of the first edition, viewing global environmental problems as complex issues with a network of causes, influenced by a range of actors with differing priorities. The book recognises that science underpins much of what happens in society and therefore it is important to be able to interpret the environmental and social consequences of scientific developments. In addition to discussing the main biophysical causes, the book illustrates how socio-economic and political factors determine why and how people use land, resources and technology, and how this in turn affects natural resource management. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
358
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
604g
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780470684696
SKU
V9780470684696
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Frances Harris
Frances Harris is the editor of Global Environmental Issues, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.
Reviews for Global Environmental Issues
“This book on science and policy undoubtedly deserves a wide audience of people interested in the environment.” (International Journal of Environment and pollution, 1 November 2012) “I highly recommend the thought provoking and solutions oriented book Global Environmental Issues, 2nd Edition edited by Frances Harris, to anyone involved in environmental science, geography, industry leaders, public policy makers, government ... Read more