Summary: Environmental issues such as possible climate change, pollution, nuclear waste, water resources, food and famine have a high public as well as political profile. The role that humans may have played in causing some of these problems, as well as some of the things we could do to reduce their impact, are also topics of major interest. The Essentials of the Environment presents a fascinating insight into these subjects and many more, providing general information and informed discussion enhanced by international case studies. The book is illustrated throughout with photographs and figures and comprehensive cross-references guide the reader to related issues. Important technical details are presented in stand-alone boxes and guides to further resources are included for the reader wishing to delve further into particular issues. Anyone concerned about their environment will find this an essential reference addressing all the key issues from oil spills to global warming to genetic engineering. It will also be a great course companion for students for physical geography and the environment.
Highly accessible overview of all the key environmental issuesEverything you need to know about the environment in a single bookEasy to use A-Z structure with extensive cross-referencesAttractive two colour design with illustrations incorporated throughout
Table of Contents: A–Z format
About the Author(s): Simon Ross, Head of Geography, Queen's College, Taunton. Author of a wide range of resources from Key Stage 3 to A Level.Joseph Kerski, Geographer at the US Geological Survey, specialising in GISSpecialist contributors from the UK and the USA
Readership: The educated general reader plus students on modular or short courses
