Global Climate Change
Published on 29. January 2002
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-0-7425-2220-6 (ISBN)
Description
This collection of essays is designed to introduce students to the topic of global climate change from multidisciplinary perspectives. It begins with the premise that global warming is occurring and climate change poses a threat to our natural environment and the health of future generations. The contributors approach the topic with the belief that the more knowledgeable students are about the topic, the better equipped they will be for meeting the challenge of changing global climate.
Reviews / Votes
A useful introduction that assumes no scientific background and uses relatively accessible language. The treatment of topics is generally accurate, and the continuity between chapters is excellent. * CHOICE *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 237 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
367 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7425-2220-6 (9780742522206)
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Persons
Sharon Spray is professor of political science at Elon College, and Karen McGlothlin is professor of biology at the University of the South.
Content
Chapter 1 From Ice Cores to Tree Rings: Understanding Climate Change from a Geological Perspective Chapter 2 Beyond the Horizon: Understanding the Atmospheric Physics of Climate Change Chapter 3 Ecosystems in Danger: An Ecological Perspective on Climate Change Chapter 4 Cultural Responses to Climate Change: An Anthropological Perspective Chapter 5 Money, Markets and Priorities: An Economic Perspective on Climate Change Chapter 6 Negotiating our Climate: Understanding the Politics of Climate Change Chapter 7 Conclusion: The Long Road Ahead