The Global Casino An Introduction to Environmental Issues

by Middleton, Nick

• ISBN13: 9780340719695
• ISBN10: 0340719699
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-06-10
• Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers

Summary

This book is an introduction to environmental issues which deals both with the workings of the physical environment and the political, economic and social frameworks in which the issues occur. It is about the human impact on the environment and the ways in which the natural environment impactshuman society. Using examples from all over the world, Middleton highlights the underlying causes behind environmental problems, the human actions which have made them issues, and the hopes for solutions. Completely revised and updated to include the latest research findings and a range of new case studies, the organization of the book allows it to be read in its entirety or dipped into for any particular topic, since each chapter stands on its own. Each chapter sets the issue in an historicalcontext, outlines why the issue has arisen, highlights areas of controversy and uncertainty, and appraises how problems are being and can be resolved both technically and in political and economic frameworks. The chapters are followed by an expanded critical guide to further reading and a new guideto relevant sites on the worldwide web, as well as a new series of discussion points and an expanded glossary.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

The Physical Environment

The Human Environment

Sustainable Development

Tropical Deforestation

Desertification6, 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

Glossary

Points for Discussion

Bibliography

Index

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