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| Author | : Roy M. Harrison |
| Publisher | : Royal Society of Chemistry |
| Total Pages | : 472 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9780854045846 |
This introductory text is aimed at those having little background knowledge of the field. Developing a more international approach it emphasises links between atmosphere, water and earth.
| Author | : Susan Buckingham |
| Publisher | : SAGE |
| Total Pages | : 290 |
| Release | : 2008-05-13 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1446239535 |
"Understanding Environmental Issues provides an excellent foundation for developing critical thinking about contemporary environmental concerns and the ways in which these are debated, represented and managed. The book should achieve its aim of stimulating students to engage with how ideas of sustainability and environmental justice can be applied both in policy and in practical action." - Gordon Walker, Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University "The arena of environmental issues is a minefield for undergraduate students seeking clarity about key problems and solutions. This is where Understanding Environmental Issues will play a major role, providing a stimulating guide through the wealth of material and complex ideas. In particular the unification of social and physical science in the case studies provides a holistic approach to the subject that is essential for students and a refreshing innovation for environmental textbooks." - Anna R. Davies, Trinity College, University of Dublin There is now an unprecedented interest in, and concern about, environmental problems. Understanding Environmental Issues explains the science behind these problems, as well as the economic, political, social, and cultural factors which produce and reproduce them. This book: Explains, clearly and concisely, the science and social science necessary to understand environmental issues. Describes - in section one - the philosophies, values, politics, and technologies which contribute to the production of environmental issues. Uses cases on climate change, waste, food, and natural hazards in section two to provide detailed illustration and exemplification of the ideas described in section one. The conclusion, a case study of Mexico City, draws together the key themes Vivid, accessible and pedagogically informed, Understanding Environmental Issues will be a key resource for undergraduate and taught postgraduate students in Geography, Environment, and Ecology; as well as students of the social sciences with an interest in environmental issues.
| Author | : R M Harrison |
| Publisher | : Royal Society of Chemistry |
| Total Pages | : 468 |
| Release | : 2007-10-31 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1847552234 |
This 2nd edition of Understanding Our Environment has been reworked and greatly updated, providing a modern introductory level text for students of pollution and environmental chemistry. The book describes the basic concepts in relation to the chemistry of the atmosphere, freshwaters, oceans and soils, as well as the ways in which pollutants behave in these media (exemplified by case studies based upon topical environmental problems). It also examines the transfer of pollutants between different environmental compartments, the monitoring of the environment, the ecological and human health effects of chemical pollution, economics and regulatory control. Again case studies are used throughout. This unique introductory text is essential reading for students on undergraduate and first year postgraduate courses dealing with pollution and environmental chemistry, as well as for scientists and engineers in industry, public service and consultancy who require a basic understanding of environmental processes.
| Author | : The American Geological Institute |
| Publisher | : Cengage Learning |
| Total Pages | : 592 |
| Release | : 2010-01-01 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9781428311701 |
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: UNDERSTANDING OUR CHANGING EARTH, offers a unique Earth Systems approach to teaching both Earth Science and Environmental Science. Earth system science provides a framework for developing a truly innovative environmental science curriculum. An interdisciplinary environmental science curriculum that emphasizes Earth systems helps students develop the underlying science and knowledge that forms the foundation for understanding and policy discussion. Moreover, the critical component of environmental science is the focus on how earth systems interact with human society. This subject uniquely ties the physical sciences with social sciences, constituting an opportunity to demonstrate the widest application of science to life. Within this context of human interaction is the need to address concepts of risk and cost-benefit. Students begin to understand the process of decision-making made by policy-makers when using earth system information. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
| Author | : Adrian James Tan |
| Publisher | : Cognella Academic Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 9781609278106 |
"This introduction to sociology examines the complex relationship between humans and the environment and how this relationship changes over time, with technology as the catalyst. Adopting a thematic approach, this volume focuses on the evolution of societies to illustrate how societies evolve from one evolutionary stage to the next. [...] With clear definitions of terms, theoretical perspectives and research methods commonly used in sociology, this anthology is ideal for the sociology major and the non-major alike"--Back cover.
| Author | : Fiona Nunan |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 221 |
| Release | : 2015-03-27 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1134597894 |
Does poverty lead to environmental degradation? Do degraded environments and natural resources lead to poverty? Or, are there other forces at play? Is the relationship between poverty and the environment really as straightforward as the vicious circle portrayal of ‘poverty leading to environmental destruction leading to more poverty’ would suggest? Does it matter if the relationship is portrayed in this way? This book suggests that it does matter. Arguing that such a portrayal is unhelpful and misleading, the book brings together a diverse range of analytical frameworks and approaches that can enable a much deeper investigation of the context and nature of poverty-environment relationships. Analytical frameworks and approaches examined in the book include political ecology, a gendered lens, Critical Institutionalism, the Environmental Entitlements framework, the Institutional Analysis and Development approach, the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework, wellbeing analysis, social network analysis and frameworks for the analysis of the governance of natural resources. Recommended further reading draws on published material from the last thirty years as well as key contemporary publications, giving readers a steer towards essential texts and authors within each subject area. Key themes running through the analytical frameworks and approaches are identified and examined, including power, access, institutions and scale.
| Author | : William P. Cunningham |
| Publisher | : WCB/McGraw-Hill |
| Total Pages | : 412 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Samir Dasgupta |
| Publisher | : Pearson Education India |
| Total Pages | : 444 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Environmental economics |
| ISBN | : 9788131717028 |
Globalization is often discussed in terms of its ecological ramifications. Yet, while ecological imbalance is today one of the greatest threats to mankind, globalization is also a reality that is here to stay. The volume, therefore, seeks to address how globalizing and environmental interests can be reconciled. The essays in this volume state that globalization can work both in favour of and against the environment. The major issues discussed in this topical volume are, how globalization can be used to promote environmental reforms; the role of individuals, private organizations and governments in keeping environmental degradation in check and in promoting environmental reform; globalization and ecological inequality; women, the environment and globalization; changing nature of environmental movements; overpopulation and the ecology; the relation between the ecology and the economy; and the effects of global climate changes.
| Author | : National Research Council |
| Publisher | : National Academies Press |
| Total Pages | : 203 |
| Release | : 2001-07-15 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0309073421 |
Physics at the beginning of the twenty-first century has reached new levels of accomplishment and impact in a society and nation that are changing rapidly. Accomplishments have led us into the information age and fueled broad technological and economic development. The pace of discovery is quickening and stronger links with other fields such as the biological sciences are being developed. The intellectual reach has never been greater, and the questions being asked are more ambitious than ever before. Physics in a New Era is the final report of the NRC's six-volume decadal physics survey. The book reviews the frontiers of physics research, examines the role of physics in our society, and makes recommendations designed to strengthen physics and its ability to serve important needs such as national security, the economy, information technology, and education.
| Author | : Rosemary O'Leary |
| Publisher | : Jossey-Bass |
| Total Pages | : 472 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : |
This te×t e×plains how public managers can effectively address environmental issues from a managerial point of view. The authors e×amine environmental concerns from the perspective of the non-specialist managers who must deal with these issues. The book shows managers how they can best deal with the environmental problems they face, how they can manage their scientific and technical staff, how they can stay up-to-date on environmental laws, how they can handle public relations issues, and more.
