Author: Norman Myers Publisher: Univ of California Press ISBN: 0520238796 Category : Environmental policy Languages : en Pages : 313
Book Description
The editors present a graphics-driven, state-of-the-planet survey of natural systems, human impact on those systems, and how to manage them for a sustainable future.
Author: Norman Myers Publisher: Anchor ISBN: 9780385190725 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 276
Book Description
Discusses how we can use our technology and wisdom to foster harmony between the environment and ourselves, to manage our resources, and respect the delicate balance of life on Earth.
Author: Norman Myers Publisher: Gaia Books ISBN: 9781856752091 Category : Environmental management Languages : en Pages : 304
Book Description
Definitive guide to a planet in critical transition, providing a blueprint for our survival Maps and analyses our living planet at a point in its evolution, as we humans threaten to disrupt and exhaust its life-support systems Shows what a complex and magnificent world we have inherited, how it works and what bad stewards we have been Explains how we can mend our ways and re-dress the situation Divided into seven topics, this book takes a clear and structured approach, allowing the reader to examine any critical area of concern
Author: Norman Myers Publisher: Doubleday ISBN: 9780868245416 Category : Atlases Languages : en Pages : 272
Book Description
First published in 1984, this analytical guide to the state of planet earth has been revised and updated, and features a new introduction by Oxfam. Addresses new directions and issues arising since the first edition, such as the end of the Cold War, and the efforts now made by many nations to conserve forests, land and natural resources. Covers the broad topics of land, ocean, elements, humankind, civilisation and management, and examines their potential as sustainable resources and management potential. Includes a reading list and an index.
Author: Fernando Elichirigoity Publisher: ISBN: 9780810115880 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 131
Book Description
This text features a study of the history of globality, the emergence of a complex organization of politics, economics, and culture at a planetary level. Using historical research and science studies, it tells the story of the role of technoscientific discourses in the emergence of globality.
Author: DK Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1465458735 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 398
Book Description
Welcome, all you globetrotters! Take the ultimate round-the-world trip with this spectacular atlas, showcasing more than 640 maps and a wealth of information about every nation on Earth. Travel across the world from the British Isles to Australasia with Reference World Atlas to learn about our diverse planet. The introduction section provides an insight into how our physical world took shape and life emerged across the planet. Take a look at world climate and population trends, and then follow the continent-by-continent guide to expand your understanding of each region or country. Along with detailed physical and political maps, Reference World Atlas also contains terrain models, cross-sections, and cultural and economic information. This book features huge 3-D maps and more than 750 photographs that showcase some of the most jaw-dropping locations on our planet. With more than 80,000 index entries, this revised 10th edition of Reference World Atlas is an essential educational tool for homes and schools.
Author: Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) ISBN: 9780241656747 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover the world with this beautifully designed atlas, packed with maps, flags and country profiles all wrapped up in a handy, compact package. The first section contains a series of 12 global thematic maps on subjects as diverse as Ocean currents and languages give a general introduction to the World today. These are followed by the main atlas which includes over 60 full colour regional maps featuring political and state borders; main population and administrative centres; main lines of communication, ports and airports. In addition to these maps this clear, informative and affordable atlas also includes a fully cross-referenced index-Gazetteer featuring 20,000 places, plus data profiles of each country including flags and key statistical indicators, making it the perfect reference tool to distil the mass of information in today's world into the essential facts needed to help understand our ever-changing planet.
Author: Norman Myers
Author: Norman Myers
Author: Norman Myers
Author: Norman Myers
Author: Norman Myers
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