Isbn: 9780415166645 - introduction to global environmental issues: instructors' manual (5 Ergebnisse)

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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 2nd solutions manual edition. 112 pages. 10.87x8.66x0.31 inches. In Stock.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New. Kevin Pickering is Reader in Geology at University College London. Lewis A. Owen is Lecturer in Geology and Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London.Kevin Pickering is Reader in Geology at University Co.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An Introduction to Global Environmental Issues presents a comprehensive stimulating introduction to the key environmental issues presently threatening our global environment. Offering an authoritative introduction to the key topics, a source of latest environmental information, and an innovative stimulus for debate, this is an essential book for all those studying or concerned with global environmental issues. In this second edition, the most topical global environmental issues are brought more clearly into focus. Explanations of the evolution of the earth's natural systems (hydrosphere, biosphere, geosphere, ecosphere) provide the essential understanding of the scientific concepts, processes and historical background behind key environmental issues. Contemporary socio-economic, cultural and political considerations are explored and important conceptual approaches such as Gaian hypotheses and Chaos Theory are introduced. Human impact and management of the natural environment, and concerns for maintaining biodiversity are emphasised throughout. Specific features include: \* Case studies drawn from across the world \* Superb illustrations: 4-colour plate sections; a wealth of informative diagrams \* Glossary of key terms, with key concepts highlighted throughout the text \* Annotated guides to Further Reading \* Chapter summaries and key points A new Instructors' Manual is available to accompany the text.…

Zustand: New. An Instructor's manual to accompany the comprehensive text, Introduction to Global Environmental Issues. It is an essential book for all those studying global environmental issues. Num Pages: 112 pages, illustrations form, maps. BIC Classification: RB; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 276 x 219. Weight in Grams: 362. . 1997. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …