The World Environment 1972-1992. Two Decades of Challenge

884pp, Illustrated. In 1972 the nations of the world met in Stockholm to lay down and international agenda for conserving the Earth"s environment. The Action Plan that resulted from that conference addressed both the traditional environmental areas, such as pollution and wildlife preservation, and the vital concerns of the developing countries - water quality, soil degradation, deforestation, and economic issues such as trade, debt and the transfer of technology. Twenty years on from Stockholm, "The World Environment 1972-1992" looks back over the past two decades to see how the world has changed, and to what extent the international community has responded to these changes. This report provides an authoritative source of information on these and other environmental issues critical to the future of our planet. Former owner's name on inside front cover. No other marks, no tears. Large and heavy. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7?" - 9?" tall.