The Earth Transformed : An Introduction to Human Impacts on the Environment
Language: English
Published by Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John, 1997
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- Title
- The Earth Transformed : An Introduction to Human Impacts on the Environment
- Author
- Goudie, Andrew S., Viles, Heather A.
- Publisher
- Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
- Publication year
- 1997
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0631194657
- ISBN 13
- 9780631194651
- Item weight
- 1.252 pounds
- Dimensions
- N/A
Among the subjects described and considered by the authors are desertification, deforestation, wetland management, biodiversity, climatic change, air pollution, the impact of cities on climate and hydrology, erosion, salinization, waste disposal, sea level rise, marine pollution, coral reef degradation and aquaculture.
The book is organized around 45 case studies taken from all parts of the globe and chosen for their intrinsic interest and representative nature. Further features of the book include guides to further reading, suggestions for debate and study, and a glossary of terms.
The book is aimed to meet the needs of students beginning courses on environmental science and geography.
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About the Author
Heather Viles is a University Lecturer in Geography and a fellow of Worcester College, University of Oxford.
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