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This book explores the diverse environmental problems we currently face. Emphasizing problems in Australia, this book is built around case studies focusing on health, population, land, water, forests, the atmosphere, and urbanization. This new edition includes substantial new data, extensive coverage of global environmental problems, and new material on population, water, and international cooperation.
This book investigates the multifaceted nature of global environmental crises through the specific lens of Australian ecological and social conditions. The authors, a collective of academic experts in geography, climatology, and environmental science, utilize a structured case-study approach to analyze the intersection of human activity and natural systems. By synthesizing updated data on population dynamics, resource management, and atmospheric changes, the text provides a framework for understanding how local Australian challenges reflect broader international environmental trends.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this volume as a comprehensive resource for students and practitioners seeking to understand the specific environmental pressures facing Australia within a global context. Readers frequently note the clarity of the case studies and the utility of the updated data sets in illustrating complex ecological interactions.
Page Count:
414
Publication Date:
1999-07-22
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195508270
ISBN-13:
9780195508277
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