{"product_id":"global-environmental-issues-isbn-9780470684696","title":"Global Environmental Issues","description":"\u003ci\u003eGlobal Environmental Issues, second edition\u003c\/i\u003e builds on the popularity of the first edition, viewing global environmental problems as complex issues with a network of causes, influenced by a range of actors with differing priorities. The book recognises that science underpins much of what happens in society and therefore it is important to be able to interpret the environmental and social consequences of scientific developments. In addition to discussing the main biophysical causes, the book illustrates how socio-economic and political factors determine why and how people use land, resources and technology, and how this in turn affects natural resource management.  \u003cp\u003eThis edition includes new chapters on the politics of science, International environmental regulation and treaties, environmental issues in a globalised world and natural resource management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlobal Environmental Issues, second edition\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for upper level undergraduates and Masters students within departments of Environmental Science and Geography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes case studies from around the world to provide a real life context for the issues tackled in each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiders both the results of human actions and natural environmental change in order to provide balanced, in-depth debate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes coverage of contemporary 'hot topics' such as biodiversity, globalization and sustainable development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapters authored by experts in the field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes new chapters on The politics of science, International environmental regulation and treaties , Environmental issues in a globalised world and Natural Resource Management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpanded sections include negotiating multilateral environmental agreements, GM crops, biofuels and marine and freshwater resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  Contributors ix  \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Human–Environment Interactions 3\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFrances Harris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two Negotiating Environmental Science 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 From Science to Policy 21\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFrances Harris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Confronting a Multitude of Multilateral Environmental Agreements 39\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAnilla Cherian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three The Changing Surface of the Earth 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Grappling with the Global Climate Challenge 65\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAnilla Cherian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Understanding and Adapting to Sea-Level Rise 87\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePatrick D. Nunn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Conserving Biodiversity and Natural Resources 105\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFrances Harris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Four Meeting Our Needs 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Food Production and Supply 133\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGuy M. Robinson and Frances Harris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Meeting Society’s Demand for Energy 167\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eNick Petford\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Five Coping with Our Impact 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Sustainable Urbanisation 203\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKenneth Lynch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Coping with Pollution: Dealing withWaste 237\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRos Taylor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Six Conclusion 275\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Sustainable Development: Negotiating the Future 277\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFrances Harris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Abbreviations and Acronyms 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This book on science and policy undoubtedly deserves a wide audience of people interested in the environment.” (\u003ci\u003eInternational Journal of Environment and pollution\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 November 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“I highly recommend the thought provoking and solutions oriented book \u003ci\u003ehttp:\/\/www.wiley.com\/WileyCDA\/WileyTitle\/productCd-0470684690.html\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlobal Environmental Issues, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e edited by Frances Harris, to anyone involved in environmental science, geography, industry leaders, public policy makers, government officials, environmental NGOs, community groups, non-profit organizations, academics, and students at all levels who are seeking a clear and concise examination of the many faceted issues surrounding environmental problems. This book will guide decision makers and everyday people toward real solutions that consider all points of view in an inclusive and understanding manner.” \u003cbr\u003e(\u003ci\u003eBlog Business World\u003c\/i\u003e, 16 August 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrances Harris\u003c\/b\u003e is the editor of \u003ci\u003eGlobal Environmental Issues\u003c\/i\u003e, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eGlobal Environmental Issues\u003c\/b\u003e, Second Edition builds on the popularity of the first edition, viewing global environmental problems as complex issues with a network of causes, influenced by a range of actors with differing priorities. The book recognises that science underpins much of what happens in society and therefore it is important to be able to interpret the environmental and social consequences of scientific developments. 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