Michael H Glantz Editor (9 results)

Paperback. We are now in the "Age of Environmental Enlightenment" and global warming is seen as a major threat to the well-being of the world's communities. Today many researchers speculate that with global warming of the atmosphere there will be an increase in drought-related crop failures in areas already subject to drought. They contend that dry areas will get drier and wet areas wetter. Yet observations show that people are moving into regions that are relatively less fruitful with respect to agriculture productivity than the lands from which they emigrated. This book challenges the view that future droughts will be caused by climate change as opposed to human activities and demographic change. The author predicts future problems in these fragile environments, whether or not global climate changes occur. This book will intrigue researchers in environmental biology, environmental sciences, popular science, and agriculture, as well as policy makers and students. 1994. First edition. An ex-library copy which apart from the expected library marks is in fine, unread condition. 1.3 Centimeters X 15.2 Centimeters X 22.9 Centimeters.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued. First Edition; First Printing. Near Fine: the binding is a little cocked; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A bright, clean copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only the noted imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large 8vo (10 x 7 x 0.75 inches). Profusely illustrated with graphs, tables, maps and other figures. Language: English. Weight: 27 ounces. Pictorial boards with red and blue titles at the front panel and back-strip. Hardcover: No DJ as issued. Environmental degradation in the Aral Sea basin has been a touchstone for increasing public awareness of environmental issues. The Aral crisis has been touted as a 'quiet Chernobyl' and as one of the worst human-made environmental catastrophes of the twentieth century. This multidisciplinary 1999 book comprehensively describes the slow onset of low grade but incremental changes (i. E. Creeping environmental change) which affected the region and its peoples. Through a set of case studies, it describes how the region's decision-makers allowed these changes to grow into an environmental and societal nightmare. It outlines many lessons to be learned for other areas undergoing detrimental creeping environmental change, and provides an important example of how to approach such disasters for students and researchers of environmental studies, global change, political science and history. ; Large 8vo 8" - 9" tall; xii, 291 pages.…

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued. Very Near Fine: shows a touch of crimp to the heel of the back-strip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no discernible imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large 8vo (10 x 7 x 0.75 inches). Profusely illustrated with graphs, tables, maps and other figures. Language: English. Weight: 27 ounces. Pictorial boards with red and blue titles at the front panel and back-strip. Hardcover: No DJ as issued. Environmental degradation in the Aral Sea basin has been a touchstone for increasing public awareness of environmental issues. The Aral crisis has been touted as a 'quiet Chernobyl' and as one of the worst human-made environmental catastrophes of the twentieth century. This multidisciplinary 1999 book comprehensively describes the slow onset of low grade but incremental changes (i. E. Creeping environmental change) which affected the region and its peoples. Through a set of case studies, it describes how the region's decision-makers allowed these changes to grow into an environmental and societal nightmare. It outlines many lessons to be learned for other areas undergoing detrimental creeping environmental change, and provides an important example of how to approach such disasters for students and researchers of environmental studies, global change, political science and history. ; Large 8vo 8" - 9" tall; xii, 291 pages 1st English Language 1st Edition; First Printing. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued. Fine: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no discernible imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large 8vo (10 x 7 x 0.75 inches). Profusely illustrated with graphs, tables, maps and other figures. Language: English. Weight: 27 ounces. Pictorial boards with red and blue titles at the front panel and back-strip. Hardcover: No DJ as issued. Environmental degradation in the Aral Sea basin has been a touchstone for increasing public awareness of environmental issues. The Aral crisis has been touted as a 'quiet Chernobyl' and as one of the worst human-made environmental catastrophes of the twentieth century. This multidisciplinary 1999 book comprehensively describes the slow onset of low grade but incremental changes (i. E. Creeping environmental change) which affected the region and its peoples. Through a set of case studies, it describes how the region's decision-makers allowed these changes to grow into an environmental and societal nightmare. It outlines many lessons to be learned for other areas undergoing detrimental creeping environmental change, and provides an important example of how to approach such disasters for students and researchers of environmental studies, global change, political science and history. ; Large 8vo 8" - 9" tall; xii, 291 pages 1st English Language 1st Edition; First Printing. …

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 258 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 410 pages. 9.25x6.10x0.85 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 220 pages. 9.25x6.10x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine First edition. About fine in glossy pictorial boards. No dust jacket, as issued.; 450 pages.