The global casino : an introduction to environmental issues
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The global casino : an introduction to environmental issues
Oxford University Press, c1999
2nd ed
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [331]-353) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Winner of the CHOICE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC BOOK IN 1996
'The Global Casino' is a comprehensive and stimulating introduction to environmental issues. Using worldwide examples, Nick Middleton highlights the underlying causes behind environmental problems, the human actions that have made them issues, and the hope for solutions.
Completely revised and updated to include the latest research findings and a range of new case studies, this new edition has reorganised the issues chapters, beginning with those linked to specific environments before covering more generic issues. In addition to a glossary of key terms, and expanded further reading sections, the text now also includes a critical guide to key web sites and topics for discussion.
Table of Contents
1. The Physical Environment 2. The Human Environment 3.Sustainable Development 4. Tropical Deforestation 5. Desertification 6. Oceans 7. Coastal Problems 8. Rivers, Lakes & Wetlands 9. Big Dams 10. Urban Environments 11. Climatic Change 12. Acid Rain 13. Food Production 14. Soil Erosion 15. Biodiversity Loss 16. Transport 17. Waste Management 18. Energy Production 19. Mining 20. War 21. Natural Hazards Glossary
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