People and the Earth: Basic Issues in the Sustainability of Resources and Environment

Rogers, John J. W./ Feiss, P. Geoffrey

ISBN 10: 0521560284 / ISBN 13: 9780521560283

Published by Cambridge Univ Pr, 1998

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338 pages. 11.75x9.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: People and the Earth: Basic Issues in the Sustainability of Resources and Environment
• Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521560284
• ISBN 13: 9780521560283
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 1.27 kilograms

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Synopsis

People and the Earth examines the numerous ways in which this planet enhances and limits our lifestyles. Written with wit and remarkable insight, and illustrated with numerous case histories, it provides a balanced view of the complex environmental issues facing our civilization. The authors look at the geologic restrictions on our ability to withdraw resources--food, water, energy, and minerals--from the earth, the effect human activity has on the earth, and the lingering damage caused by natural disasters. People and the Earth examines the basic components of our interaction with this planet, provides a lucid, scientific discussion of each issue, and speculates on what the future may hold. It provides the fundamental concepts that will enable us to make wise and conscientious choices on how to live our day-to-day lives. People and the Earth is an ideal introductory textbook and will also appeal to anyone concerned with our evolving relationship to the earth.

Book Description

People and the Earth examines the basic components of our interaction with this planet, including the geologic restrictions on our ability to withdraw resources--food, water, energy, and minerals--from the earth, the effect human activity has on the earth, and the lingering damage caused by natural disasters. This book provides a lucid, scientific discussion of each issue, and speculates on what the future may hold. Written with wit and remarkable insight, and illustrated with numerous case histories, this ideal introductory textbook provides a balanced view of the complex environmental issues facing o ur civilization.