Encyclopedia of Global Change

Encyclopedia of Global Change

Encyclopedia of Global Change

Environmental Change and Human Society
2 volumes
$350.00
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Hardback Nov 2001 ISBN13: 9780195108255ISBN10: 0195108256 The first comprehensive guide to the impact of humanity on the planet, the Encyclopedia illuminates areas such as climate change, food supply, water production and consumption, population, and the political impact of global change. Enhanced by 1,500 illustrations, extensive cross-references, bibliographies, and an index.


 
Packed with 321 original articles and 1,500 illustrations, the Encyclopedia discusses the impact of politics, population, economics, and technology on the planet, including:

  • Jargon-free articles on every aspect of global change"from the environment and resources to policies, demographics, and biographies
  • In-depth case studies that put phenomena in focus
  • Contributions from scholars in many fields"atmospheric science, economics, geology, and geophysics, among others
  • Detailed bibliographies, extensive cross-references, and blind entries