Australians and their Environment. An Introduction to Environmental Studies.

Aplin, Graeme.

ISBN 10: 0195539605 / ISBN 13: 9780195539608

Published by Oxford University Press, Melbourne, Australia., 1999

About this Item

536 pages. Illustrated.

Seller Inventory # 005511

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Australians and their Environment. An Introduction to Environmental Studies.
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, Melbourne, Australia.
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195539605
• ISBN 13: 9780195539608
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: Reprint
• Condition: Very Good
• Dimensions: 7W x 10H x 1D inches 7 inches width by 10 inches height by 1 inches depth
• Seller catalogs:
  • Australian Natural Environment

About this title

Synopsis

Australians and Their Environment introduces the broad and complex field of environmental studies in an Australian context. Emphasizing the need to include a wide range of perspectives, the book integrates varied approaches to environmental studies, from philosophy and ethics, through the social science and economics, to the biophysical and physical sciences. The book begins with a discussion of concepts central to environmental understanding, debate , and decision making and then applies these concepts to current environmental topics. Chapters cover: natural cycles and biogeochemical processes; ecological concepts and relationships; economics and resource concepts; values and attitudes; politics and bureaucratic structures; planning and management techniques; Aboriginal resource use and management; biodiversity and reserves; forestry; fishing; mining; agriculture; energy and transport; water; and waste management and the urban environment.

About the Author

Graeme Aplin is a Senior Lecturer, School of Earth Sciences at Macquarie University.