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Most of the developing countries are located near the tropics which determine the success or failure of sustainable development strategies in these regions. This environmental study focuses on the developing world, integrating physical/biological discussion with social/development analysis.

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"The overall impression is of a stimulating text" (Progress in Physical Geography, Vol.25 No 3, 2001)

Table of Contents
BASIC TOOLS AND CONCEPTS.

Introduction to the Physical Environment.

World Population: Distribution and Trends.

Economics of Environment: Concepts and Tools.

MANAGING THE ENVIRONMENT.

Natural Vegetation as a Resource

Land Use and Environmental Impact.

Development of Water Resources.

Energy and Development.

Changing Air Quality.

Urban Development and Environmental Modification.

The Coastal Waters.

Techniques for Environmental Evaluation.

THE GLOBAL ISSUES.

The History of Current Environmental Awareness.

Current Global Events and Projected Effects.

Environmental Arrangements: Present and Future.

Global Governance for Environment.

The Main Issues.

References.

Index.

Environment and the Developing World

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 19 June 1998
      ISBN-13 9780471983385
      978-0471983385
      ISBN-10 0471983381
      Also in:
      Reception or Interpretation studies / Audience Theory Environmental management Development studies

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Most of the developing countries are located near the tropics which determine the success or failure of sustainable development strategies in these regions. This environmental study focuses on the developing world, integrating physical/biological discussion with social/development analysis.

      Trade Review
      "The overall impression is of a stimulating text" (Progress in Physical Geography, Vol.25 No 3, 2001)

      Table of Contents
      BASIC TOOLS AND CONCEPTS.

      Introduction to the Physical Environment.

      World Population: Distribution and Trends.

      Economics of Environment: Concepts and Tools.

      MANAGING THE ENVIRONMENT.

      Natural Vegetation as a Resource

      Land Use and Environmental Impact.

      Development of Water Resources.

      Energy and Development.

      Changing Air Quality.

      Urban Development and Environmental Modification.

      The Coastal Waters.

      Techniques for Environmental Evaluation.

      THE GLOBAL ISSUES.

      The History of Current Environmental Awareness.

      Current Global Events and Projected Effects.

      Environmental Arrangements: Present and Future.

      Global Governance for Environment.

      The Main Issues.

      References.

      Index.

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