{"product_id":"global-environmental-issues-9780470684696","title":"Global Environmental Issues","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlobal Environmental Issues, second edition\u003c\/em\u003e builds on the popularity of the first edition, viewing global environmental problems as complex issues with a network of causes, influenced by a range of actors with differing priorities. The book recognises that science underpins much of what happens in society and therefore it is important to be able to interpret the environmental and social consequences of scientific developments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to discussing the main biophysical causes, the book illustrates how socio-economic and political factors determine why and how people use land, resources and technology, and how this in turn affects natural resource management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition includes new chapters on the politics of science, international environmental regulation and treaties, environmental issues in a globalised world and natural resource management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlobal Environmental Issues, second edition\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for upper level undergraduates and Masters students within departments of Environmental Science and Geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes case studies from around the world to provide a real-life context for the issues tackled in each chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConsiders both the results of human actions and natural environmental change in order to provide balanced, in-depth debate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes coverage of contemporary 'hot topics' such as biodiversity, globalisation and sustainable development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChapters authored by experts in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes new chapters on the politics of science, international environmental regulation and treaties, environmental issues in a globalised world and natural resource management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExpanded sections include negotiating multilateral environmental agreements, GM crops, biofuels and marine and freshwater resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854559039724,"sku":"9780470684696","price":114.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/61480e6c265eb00a2c01b888f224013f.jpg?v=1759268495","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/global-environmental-issues-9780470684696","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}