The Environment : Global Problems, Local Solutions

James Hickey

ISBN 10: 0313291608 / ISBN 13: 9780313291609

Published by Praeger, 1994

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Increasingly, the planet is threatened by a wide variety of real and potential complex environmental problems, including the warming of the earth, the loss of biodiversity, waste mismanagement, deforestation, desertification, hazardous waste disposal, acid precipitation, and pollution of many sorts. Although many of these problems are global in scope, they are sometimes best addressed at local levels where the relationships between cause and effect may be best understood. This interdisciplinary volume brings together leading environmentalists and public policy makers in science, law, economics, business, and government who explore the connections among global environmental issues and the local initiatives needed to address those issues.The volume begins with an overview of fundamental issues, including the problems of economic development and safe-guarding the environment. Air quality issues are examined next, followed by ocean and landbased sources of marine pollution, coastal preservation, water quality, nuclear power, environmental health and information, and a review of social and cultural perspectives. For those beginning their examination of environmental concerns, the volume provides an understandable introduction to the full spectrum of current issues; for the expert, the book offers an accurate view of current thinking on the problems.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Environment : Global Problems, Local Solutions
• Publisher: Praeger
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0313291608
• ISBN 13: 9780313291609
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 240W x 161H x 33D millimeters 240 millimeters width by 161 millimeters height by 33 millimeters depth
• Weight: 960 grams

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Synopsis

[ Environment: Global Problems, Local Solutions Contributions in Economics & Economic History By ( Author ) Oct-1994 Hardcover

About the Author

JAMES E. HICKEY, JR. is Professor of Law, School of Law, Hofstra University.

LINDA LONGMIRE is Assistant Professor of Political Science, New College, Hofstra University, and Director of the University's Women's Studies Program.