Environmental Geography
People and the Environment
Published on 1. October 2018
Book
Hardback
344 pages
978-1-4408-5610-5 (ISBN)
Description
Explores the complex relationship humans have with the environment. It is one of both responsibility-including the sustainable or unsustainable management of natural resources-and emotion, like the elation gleaned from a beautiful landscape or the devastation experienced from a natural disaster.
Human-induced damage to the environment has widespread consequences for Earth and its inhabitants that have already included sea level rise, increased wildlife extinctions, heatwaves, droughts, intensified air pollution, and water shortages.
This book provides comprehensive coverage of the complex interactions between people and the environment. It presents three clear, honest, and down-to-earth essays that cover the devastating impact humans have on the environment; the equally devastating impact the environment has on humans at times; and the positive impact that increasing awareness of our effect on the planet is having on the movement to create a more sustainable future.
In addition, in-depth entries on 60 key environmental geography terms, such as deforestation, ecotourism, and environmental justice, provide a deeper dive into the topic; 15 real-world case studies on topics like the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and the Great Green Wall of Africa illustrate geography in action; and 10 brief spotlights from around the world draw the reader in with relevant facts.
Human-induced damage to the environment has widespread consequences for Earth and its inhabitants that have already included sea level rise, increased wildlife extinctions, heatwaves, droughts, intensified air pollution, and water shortages.
This book provides comprehensive coverage of the complex interactions between people and the environment. It presents three clear, honest, and down-to-earth essays that cover the devastating impact humans have on the environment; the equally devastating impact the environment has on humans at times; and the positive impact that increasing awareness of our effect on the planet is having on the movement to create a more sustainable future.
In addition, in-depth entries on 60 key environmental geography terms, such as deforestation, ecotourism, and environmental justice, provide a deeper dive into the topic; 15 real-world case studies on topics like the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and the Great Green Wall of Africa illustrate geography in action; and 10 brief spotlights from around the world draw the reader in with relevant facts.
Reviews / Votes
A well-researched reference for those who want to learn more about humanity's impact on the environment, for students from middle school to college. * Library Journal * A little more in-depth than a general reference book but not quite as thorough as a textbook, this work will give the reader a good introduction to issues related to human interaction with the environment. * Booklist * With complete candor, and sometimes humor, author Leslie A. Duram (Southern Illinois University, Carbondale) provides an updated look at the complicated relationship between people and the environment. * ARBA *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
25 bw illus
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
843 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4408-5610-5 (9781440856105)
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Person
Leslie A. Duram, PhD, is professor of geography and director of environmental studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Content
Introduction
SECTION 1
Introduction: How Humans Affect the Environment
Case Studies1. Cars Rule-American Dependence on the Automobile
2. Great Barrier Reef-Human Activities Endanger Coral Reefs
3. Dead Zones-The Gulf of Mexico
4. Great Pacific Garbage Patch
5. Nigeria's Oil Causes Human Rights Abuses and Environmental Degradation
Key Concepts
Agriculture
Food Miles
Air Pollution
Animal Agriculture
Biodiversity Loss
Agrobiodiversity Loss
Climate Change
Climate Change Policies
Deforestation
Endangered Species
Energy
Corn Ethanol from Mining the Soil
E-waste
Fracking
Genetically Modified Crops
Hazardous Waste
Brownfield Sites
Mining
Overfishing
Solid Waste (Garbage!)
Superfund
Technology: Innovation and Consequences
Assembly Line Manufacturing
Urbanization
Water Pollution
Water Scarcity
SECTION 2
Introduction: How the Environment Affects Humans
Case Studies6. Climate Change Is Occurring-Regardless of Politics
7. Climate Refugees-Island Nations Disappear Because of Rising Seas
8. Endangered Snow Leopard in Afghanistan-Local Efforts to Promote Conservation
9. The Power of Hurricane Katrina (2005)-Evacuation and the Aftermath
10. The 2004 South Asian Tsunami Natural Disaster
Key Concepts
Adaptation
Anthropocene
Small-Scale Solar Power in Africa
Drought
Earthquake
Ecosystem Services
Ecotourism
Flood
Global North and Global South
Environmental Crime
Habitat and Wildlife
Human Modification of Ecosystems
Global Environmental Agreements
Human Population
Hurricane
Mitigation
U.S. Global Change Research Program
Natural Hazards
Parks and Urban Green Space
Happiness and Sustainability
Protected Areas and National Parks
Tornado
Volcano
Wildfire
SECTION 3
Introduction: Sustainable Management of Natural Resources
Case Studies11. China's Bold Steps toward Renewable Energy-Better Late than Never
12. Citizen Science-Helping Scientists Understand Migratory Birds
13. Costa Rica's Peace with Nature: Conservation, Biodiversity, and Sustainability
14. Denmark's Achievements in Organic Agriculture
15. Great Green Wall of Africa
Key Concepts
Alternative Agriculture
Assessments and "Footprints"
Composting
Zero-Waste Communities
Earth Day
Electric Cars
Environmental Justice
Professor Maathai and Kenya's Green Belt Movement
Environmental Nongovernmental Organizations (ENGOs)
Environmental Policy
Green Buildings
Green Consumerism
Fleece Jackets from Recycled Bottles!
Green Political Party
Green Technology
Recycling
Zero-Waste Home
Renewable Energy
Sustainable Cities
Sustainable Development
Auroville, City of Peace
Sustainable Diet
Water Conservation
Glossary
Bibliography
Selected Books Related to Environmental Geography
Index
SECTION 1
Introduction: How Humans Affect the Environment
Case Studies1. Cars Rule-American Dependence on the Automobile
2. Great Barrier Reef-Human Activities Endanger Coral Reefs
3. Dead Zones-The Gulf of Mexico
4. Great Pacific Garbage Patch
5. Nigeria's Oil Causes Human Rights Abuses and Environmental Degradation
Key Concepts
Agriculture
Food Miles
Air Pollution
Animal Agriculture
Biodiversity Loss
Agrobiodiversity Loss
Climate Change
Climate Change Policies
Deforestation
Endangered Species
Energy
Corn Ethanol from Mining the Soil
E-waste
Fracking
Genetically Modified Crops
Hazardous Waste
Brownfield Sites
Mining
Overfishing
Solid Waste (Garbage!)
Superfund
Technology: Innovation and Consequences
Assembly Line Manufacturing
Urbanization
Water Pollution
Water Scarcity
SECTION 2
Introduction: How the Environment Affects Humans
Case Studies6. Climate Change Is Occurring-Regardless of Politics
7. Climate Refugees-Island Nations Disappear Because of Rising Seas
8. Endangered Snow Leopard in Afghanistan-Local Efforts to Promote Conservation
9. The Power of Hurricane Katrina (2005)-Evacuation and the Aftermath
10. The 2004 South Asian Tsunami Natural Disaster
Key Concepts
Adaptation
Anthropocene
Small-Scale Solar Power in Africa
Drought
Earthquake
Ecosystem Services
Ecotourism
Flood
Global North and Global South
Environmental Crime
Habitat and Wildlife
Human Modification of Ecosystems
Global Environmental Agreements
Human Population
Hurricane
Mitigation
U.S. Global Change Research Program
Natural Hazards
Parks and Urban Green Space
Happiness and Sustainability
Protected Areas and National Parks
Tornado
Volcano
Wildfire
SECTION 3
Introduction: Sustainable Management of Natural Resources
Case Studies11. China's Bold Steps toward Renewable Energy-Better Late than Never
12. Citizen Science-Helping Scientists Understand Migratory Birds
13. Costa Rica's Peace with Nature: Conservation, Biodiversity, and Sustainability
14. Denmark's Achievements in Organic Agriculture
15. Great Green Wall of Africa
Key Concepts
Alternative Agriculture
Assessments and "Footprints"
Composting
Zero-Waste Communities
Earth Day
Electric Cars
Environmental Justice
Professor Maathai and Kenya's Green Belt Movement
Environmental Nongovernmental Organizations (ENGOs)
Environmental Policy
Green Buildings
Green Consumerism
Fleece Jackets from Recycled Bottles!
Green Political Party
Green Technology
Recycling
Zero-Waste Home
Renewable Energy
Sustainable Cities
Sustainable Development
Auroville, City of Peace
Sustainable Diet
Water Conservation
Glossary
Bibliography
Selected Books Related to Environmental Geography
Index