Climatic Change and World Affairs, Revised Edition - Hardcover
Co-published with the Center for International Affairs at Harvard University.
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About the Author:
Crispin Tickell is a Member of the British Diplomatic Service and Permanent Secretary of the Overseas Development Administration in London.
Review:
...a refreshing essay by a sensitive individual who cares genuinely about the problem to convey his concerns to a wider public....>>>> (Overseas Development)
A most important contribution to the future climate debate: a debate that is surely destined to warm with the world's climate in the coming years. Sir Crispin's views on the relationship of potential climatic change and world politics are of particular value as he is) so far as I am aware) the first diplomat and man of affairs to enter this field armed with expert knowledge of both the science and world politics.>>> (Johnson, Brian Overseas Development)
...should be read widely by the public. As a basic primer, it will also be a godsend to politicians, administrators, businessmen and educational institutions, including schools, which teach how science and technology are related to society...a model oflucidity and conciseness...>>> (Johnson, Brian New Scientist)
The book provides us with an informed, well argued and realistic assessment of the impact of climatic change, along with some constructive suggestions as to how its consequences might be tackled.... Tickell...commendably appeals to the better natures of the world's governments to make a move in that direction.>>> (The Ecologist)
The book provides us with an informed, well argued and realistic assessment of the impact of climatic change, along with some constructive suggestions as to how its consequences might be tackled.... Tickell...commendably appeals to the better natures of the world's governments to make a move in that direction. (The Ecologist)
...a refreshing essay by a sensitive individual who cares genuinely about the problem to convey his concerns to a wider public.... (Overseas Development)
A most important contribution to the future climate debate: a debate that is surely destined to warm with the world's climate in the coming years. Sir Crispin's views on the relationship of potential climatic change and world politics are of particular value as he is) so far as I am aware) the first diplomat and man of affairs to enter this field armed with expert knowledge of both the science and world politics. (Johnson, Brian Overseas Development)
...should be read widely by the public. As a basic primer, it will also be a godsend to politicians, administrators, businessmen and educational institutions, including schools, which teach how science and technology are related to society...a model of lucidity and conciseness... (Johnson, Brian New Scientist)
A most important contribution to the future climate debate: a debate that is surely destined to warm with the world's climate in the coming years. Sir Crispin's views on the relationship of potential climatic change and world politics are of particular value as he is) so far as I am aware) the first diplomat and man of affairs to enter this field armed with expert knowledge of both the science and world politics.>>> (Johnson, Brian Overseas Development)
...should be read widely by the public. As a basic primer, it will also be a godsend to politicians, administrators, businessmen and educational institutions, including schools, which teach how science and technology are related to society...a model oflucidity and conciseness...>>> (Johnson, Brian New Scientist)
The book provides us with an informed, well argued and realistic assessment of the impact of climatic change, along with some constructive suggestions as to how its consequences might be tackled.... Tickell...commendably appeals to the better natures of the world's governments to make a move in that direction.>>> (The Ecologist)
The book provides us with an informed, well argued and realistic assessment of the impact of climatic change, along with some constructive suggestions as to how its consequences might be tackled.... Tickell...commendably appeals to the better natures of the world's governments to make a move in that direction. (The Ecologist)
...a refreshing essay by a sensitive individual who cares genuinely about the problem to convey his concerns to a wider public.... (Overseas Development)
A most important contribution to the future climate debate: a debate that is surely destined to warm with the world's climate in the coming years. Sir Crispin's views on the relationship of potential climatic change and world politics are of particular value as he is) so far as I am aware) the first diplomat and man of affairs to enter this field armed with expert knowledge of both the science and world politics. (Johnson, Brian Overseas Development)
...should be read widely by the public. As a basic primer, it will also be a godsend to politicians, administrators, businessmen and educational institutions, including schools, which teach how science and technology are related to society...a model of lucidity and conciseness... (Johnson, Brian New Scientist)
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- PublisherUniversity Press Of America
- Publication date1986
- ISBN 10 081915105X
- ISBN 13 9780819151056
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages92
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