An Introduction To Global Environmental Issues Instructors Manual

Author : Lewis A. Owen,Professor Kevin T Pickering,Kevin T. Pickering
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781135863081

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An Introduction to Global Environmental Issues Instructors Manual by Lewis A. Owen,Professor Kevin T Pickering,Kevin T. Pickering Pdf

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

Author : Kevin T. Pickering
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Environmental sciences
ISBN : 0203714482

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An Introduction to Global Environmental Issues by Kevin T. Pickering Pdf

Author : Kevin T. Pickering,Lewis A. Owen
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0415166640

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An Introduction to Global Environmental Issues by Kevin T. Pickering,Lewis A. Owen Pdf

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.

Author : Lewis A. Owen,Professor Kevin T Pickering,Kevin T. Pickering
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781135863159

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An Introduction to Global Environmental Issues Instructors Manual by Lewis A. Owen,Professor Kevin T Pickering,Kevin T. Pickering Pdf

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

Author : Samuel N. Luoma
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Environmental policy
ISBN : 0023728205

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Introduction to Environmental Issues by Samuel N. Luoma Pdf

Author : Greg Lewis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781134706754

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Instructor's Manual to Chris Park's The Environment by Greg Lewis Pdf

The very survival of the planet is at risk: human misuse of natural resources and disturbance of natural environmental systems is pushing the Earth to the limits of its capacity. The Environment is a lively, comprehensive introduction for environmental study, explaining how the environment functions, how environmental systems relate, and the ways in which people and environment interact. Focussing particularly on the environmental impacts of human activities, the book explains the ways in which an understanding of basic physical principles can help us to use the environment and its resources. Three particular approaches are adopted throughout: * a systems approach - highlighting the interactions and interrelationships between the environment's diverse parts * an interdisciplinary perspective - stepping back from individual subject focus to examine the complex breadth of the environment's diversity * a global perspective - incorporating stimulating examples drawn from around the world to illustrate broad global patterns and contrasts. The Environment explains the principles and applications of the different parts of the Earth's system: the lithosphere, the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, and explains the interrelationship across these systems. It explores the present environmental crisis, examines how the planet Earth fits into the wider universe, and explores human-environment interactions, to offer a clear understanding of the diverse and complex environment we live in and new ways of thinking about the way it is changing. Specific features include: * Lively, stimulating and accessible text * Superb illustrations: 4-colour plate sections * Case studies drawn from around the world, boxed within the text * Chapter summaries * Annotated further reading lists A Lecturer's Manual is available to accompany the text

Author : Bill Boyd,Wendy Laird
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Environmental sciences
ISBN : 073398486X

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Analysing Global Environmental Issues by Bill Boyd,Wendy Laird Pdf

Author : Michael Maniates
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0847695425

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Encountering Global Environmental Politics by Michael Maniates Pdf

This collection draws students into conversation about global environmental threats, the tenuous links between knowledge and power, and ways of acting powerfully in service of sustainability. Visit our website for sample chapters!

Author : Frances Harris
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2005-01-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780470093955

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Global Environmental Issues by Frances Harris Pdf

Meeting the needs of upper level students, this book treats global environmental problems as complex issues with a network of human and biophysical causes. Each chapter interlinks human demands on the Earth's resources to natural biophysical change - not simply a 'cause and effect' treatment of global issues and environmental change Includes coverage of contemporary hot topics such as biodiversity, urbanisation and sustainable development Global case studies (two per chapter) contextualise theory for students "This book should have considerable appeal among undergraduate and postgraduate students in a broad range of disciplines. Frances Harris has assembled a team of well-qualified authors, who between them consider such important environmental issues as climate and sea level change, biodiversity, GM crops, energy supply, urbanization, pollution and sustainable development. The style is clear and non-technical, the coverage is global and the text is supported by numerous figures and illustrations. Boxed case studies provide useful exemplification of general issues. I have no doubt that this book will be very popular with my own students, in providing detailed analysis of a range of key environmental issues which are frequently reported in the media." Tony Binns, University of Sussex, UK "This book usefully realises that environmental issues are a complex blend of contested science, broader socio-political contexts and the concerns, values, attitudes and livelihoods of individuals. Written by internationally recognised authors, it covers major global issues such as pollution, energy, climate change, sea level rise, food production, urbanisation and sustainability in an informative way, with abundant case studies and illustrations, which clearly exemplify just how complex the facets of the issues can be. It does not offer easy solutions but it is a good exercise in awareness for the reader." Stephen Trudgill, Robinson College, University of Cambridge, UK

Author : Lewis A. Owen,Professor Kevin T Pickering,Kevin T. Pickering
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2006-03-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781134769193

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An Introduction to Global Environmental Issues by Lewis A. Owen,Professor Kevin T Pickering,Kevin T. Pickering Pdf

An Introduction to Global Environmental Issues presents a comprehensive and 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. Major global environmental issues are brought into focus. Explanations of the evolution of the earth's natural systems (hydrosphere, biosphere, geosphere, ecosphere) provide an essential understanding of the scientific concepts, processes and historical background to 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 Lecturers' Manual is available to accompany the text This 2nd Edition has been extensively revised and expanded to include many new illustrations, up-to-date data (including the latest IPCC data) and the most recent events including Khobe earthquake, French nuclear testing, the Berlin conference and the Antarctic Treaty. Sections on ecosystems, techniques, pollution, tectonics, risk and hazard mitigation, world populations, and issues of human impact and environmental management, have been particularly expanded in this new edition.

Author : Margaret T. Pennock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Conservation of natural resources
ISBN : MINN:31951D02013536D

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Approaching Environmental Issues in the Classroom by Margaret T. Pennock Pdf

One of a series of environmental education (EE) units intended for use by "any workshop facilitator who wants to help teachers address environmental issues in their classrooms." The unit includes advice on getting around barriers to introducing students to controversial issues, guidelines on choosing an issue to investigate, skills students and teachers need to develop, and ways to present a 5-step process for solving environmental problems

Author : David E. Lorey
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0842050493

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Global Environmental Challenges of the Twenty-first Century by David E. Lorey Pdf

The most serious environmental problems of the twenty-first century have the potential to alter the course of life on this planet. Global warming, toxic waste, water and air pollution, acid rain, and shrinking energy supplies are frightening challenges that may threaten our future if we do not face up to them.p Global Environmental Challenges provides important information and gives us hope about the environment. This book first helps us to grasp these difficulties, then shows us the choices we can make. How long to leave a light on, whether to take the car, the train, or bicycle to work, whether to recycle or throw away, whether to vote to curb continued suburban sprawl-all of these decisions can make a difference.p This collection of some of the best essays and articles on the environment comes from a variety of sources, including journals, magazines, websites of ecological/conservation organizations, and other publications.p Five major sections investigate the interaction of population growth,consumption, and environment; the emerging crisis in freshwater around the globe; global climate and atmosphere (including global warming); biodiversity loss; and the concept of sustainable development-using natural resources to place future human development on a sustainable path. The final section on sustainable development reveals how we can take action. As individuals, we can make a difference readily and easily without making huge personal sacrifices. As societies, we can work together in a global community of interest to sustain the earth.p This valuable resource offers readers a better understanding of our environmental problems and presents solutions to improving the health of theplanet.p

Author : Frances Harris
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780470684696

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Global Environmental Issues by Frances Harris Pdf

Global Environmental Issues, 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. 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. This edition includes new chapters on the politics of science, International environmental regulation and treaties, environmental issues in a globalised world and natural resource management. Global Environmental Issues, second edition is essential reading for upper level undergraduates and Masters students within departments of Environmental Science and Geography. Includes case studies from around the world to provide a real life context for the issues tackled in each chapter Considers both the results of human actions and natural environmental change in order to provide balanced, in-depth debate Includes coverage of contemporary 'hot topics' such as biodiversity, globalization and sustainable development Chapters authored by experts in the field Includes new chapters on The politics of science, International environmental regulation and treaties , Environmental issues in a globalised world and Natural Resource Management Expanded sections include negotiating multilateral environmental agreements, GM crops, biofuels and marine and freshwater resources

Author : Kevin Pickering,Lewis Owen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Science
ISBN : 0415166624

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Fundamentals of Physical Environment by Kevin Pickering,Lewis Owen Pdf

How do physical, biological and human environments interact? Fundamentals of the Physical Environment presents a comprehensive introduction to the study of the natural environment. This completely rewritten and expanded edition of the classic student textbook Fundamentals of Physical Geography, adopts a systems approach to explain the complex interactions of the natural environment. The nature of Earth and its oceans; the Earth's climate and the potential impact of climate change; the main processes of geomorphology; and elements of ecosystems (soils and vegetation) are all explained. Chapters on sensitive environments are included in this new edition - polar, Mediterranean, drylands and humid tropical environments - through which the processes introduced in earlier chapters are explored and human-environment interactions are analysed. Topical global environmental problems such as global warming, population explosion and pressures of economic development, are discussed throughout. Accessibly and authoritatively written, this new edition draws on local and global scale examples from around the world to offer students an essential introduction to the complexities of the physical environment. Specific features include: ]L * Clearly structured and accessible text * Superb illustrations: 4-colour plate sections; over 400 informative illustrations * Glossary of terms and key words highlighted throughout the text * Global case studies boxed throughout * Chapter summaries and key points * Annotated further reading lists. A Lecturers' Manual is available to accompany the text.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Political Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105133675103

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Global Environmental Problems by Anonim Pdf