The Global Casino: An Introduction to Environmental Issues, Fourth Edition: An Introduction to Environmental Issues

by Middleton,Nick

• ISBN13: 9780340957165
• ISBN10: 0340957166
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2008-03-28
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

The Global Casino is a compelling introduction to the environmental issues which links the physical environment to its political, social, and economic contexts. Case studies from around the globe are used to illustrate key environmental issues, from global warming and deforestation to naturalhazards and soil erosion. The book highlights the underlying causes behind environmental problems, including human actions, while emphasising potential solutions. In line with contemporary international trends, emphasis is placed on the critical concept of sustainable development.The new fourth edition is thoroughly revised and updated, with the introduction of new illustrative material and up-to-the-minute case studies on topics such as endangered deep-sea species, the global uptake of unleaded petrol, geothermal energy in Iceland, genocide in Rwanda, and the Indian Oceantsunami of 2004. Particularly useful features for students include points for discussion at the end of each chapter as well as a comprehensive glossary. Lists of key readings and websites are linked specifically to the content of each chapter and have been fully updated and expanded. The GlobalCasino is the essential course companion for students of geography, the environment, earth sciences and development studies.

Author Biography

Nick Middleton is a Fellow and Lecturer in Physical Geography at St Anne's College, Oxford

Table of Contents

Preface	p. iv
Acknowledgements	p. v
The Physical Environment	p. 1
The Human Environment	p. 20
Sustainable Development	p. 38
Tropical Deforestation	p. 57
Desertification	p. 79
Oceans	p. 100
Coastal Problems	p. 121
Rivers, Lakes and Wetlands	p. 143
Big Dams	p. 166
Urban Environments	p. 187
Climatic Change	p. 210
Acid Rain	p. 236
Food Production	p. 256
Soil Erosion	p. 278
Biodiversity Loss	p. 296
Transport	p. 318
Waste Management	p. 337
Energy Production	p. 355
Mining	p. 377
War	p. 397
Natural Hazards	p. 415
Conclusions	p. 441
Bibliography	p. 465
Glossary	p. 494
Index	p. 500
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