The Global Casino is an introduction to environmental issues which deals both with the workings of the physical environment and the political, economic and social frameworks in which the issues occur.
The Global Casino is an introduction to environmental issues which deals both with the workings of the physical environment and the political, economic and social frameworks in which the issues occur.
Nick Middleton is a Fellow and Lecturer in Geography at St Anne's College, Oxford University. He also works as an environmental consultant and freelance author, having written more than 300 articles in journals, magazines and newspapers, and 25 books.
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List of figures List of tables Preface Acknowledgements 1 The Physical Environment 2 The Human Environment 3 Sustainable Development 4 Tropical Deforestation 5 Desertification 6 Oceans 7 Coastal Issues 8 Rivers, Lakes and Wetlands 9 Big Dams 10 Urban Environments 11 Climatic Change 12 Acidification 13 Food Production 14 Soil Erosion 15 Biodiversity Loss 16 Transport 17 Waste Management 18 Energy Production 19 Mining 20 Warfare 21 Natural Hazards 22 Conclusions Glossary Bibliography Index
List of figures List of tables Preface Acknowledgements 1 The Physical Environment 2 The Human Environment 3 Sustainable Development 4 Tropical Deforestation 5 Desertification 6 Oceans 7 Coastal Issues 8 Rivers, Lakes and Wetlands 9 Big Dams 10 Urban Environments 11 Climatic Change 12 Acidification 13 Food Production 14 Soil Erosion 15 Biodiversity Loss 16 Transport 17 Waste Management 18 Energy Production 19 Mining 20 Warfare 21 Natural Hazards 22 Conclusions Glossary Bibliography Index
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