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The Global Casino: An Introduction to Environmental Issues, Fourth Edition
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An Introduction to Environmental Issues
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Nick Middleton
RRP:
£26.99
ISBN:
9780340957165
Illustrations:
125 colour line drawings, 90 colour halftones
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Summary:
he Global Casino is a compelling introduction to 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 natural hazards and soil erosion. The book highlights the underlying causes behind environmental problems, including human actions and emphasises the potential for solutions. In line with contemporary international trends, emphasis is placed on the critical concept of sustainable development.
This new edition has been 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 Ocean tsunami of 2004. Particularly useful features for students include points for discussion at the end of each chapter as well as a comprehensive glossary. The lists of key readings and websites, again linked specifically to the content of each chapter, have been fully updated and expanded.
The Global Casino is the essential course companion for students of the environment, geography, earth sciences and development studies.
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- Redesigned and in full colour
- New, up-to-date case studies drawn from all round the world
- Coverage of recent topics from the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, climatic change and the IPCCs 4th report, and genocide in Rwanda
- Suggested websites, further reading, diagrams and data fully updated
- Downloadable maps and diagrams available on website
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Table of Contents:
 The physical environment
The human environment
Sustainable development
Tropical deforestation
Desertification
Oceans
Coastal problems
Rivers, lakes & wetlands
Big dams
Urban environments
Climate change
Acid rain
Food production
Soil erosion
Biodiversity loss
Transport
Waste management
Energy production
Mining
War
Natural hazards
Conclusions
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About the Author(s):
Nick Middleton is a Fellow and Lecturer in Physical Geography at St Anne's College, Oxford
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Readership:
st and 2nd year undergraduate students studying Geography, Environmental Science and Development Studies.
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