"Understanding Environmental Issues will stimulate critical
thinking and debate about the inextricable links between the
physical and socio-political determinants of our planet's future."
Julian Agyeman, Tufts University"In a world where concrete
environmental systems are in a state of change at the same time our
understandings of these systems are in upheaval, teaching
environmental issues has become impossible without meaningful
integration of earth systems and political-economic relationships.
Buckingham, Turner, and their collaborators accomplish this
extremely difficult task and make a range of complex and iterative
synergies clear, immediate, and compelling: hydrology and water
rights; agronomy and land control; carbon loading and carbon
trading; systems of flows and systems of meaning. A terrific
teaching text." Paul Robbins, University of Arizona There is now an
unprecedented interest in, and concern about, environmental
problems. Understanding Environmental Issues explains the science
behind these problems, as well as the economic, political, social,
and cultural factors which produce and reproduce them.
Key Features
Explains, clearly and concisely, the science and social science
necessary to understand environmental issues, using learning
outcomes, text boxes, tables and figures throughout to make complex
ideas accessible and relevant.Describes in section one the
philosophies, values, politics, and technologies which contribute
to the production of environmental issues.Uses cases in section
twoon climate change, waste, food, and natural hazards to provide
detailed illustration and exemplification of the ideas described in
section one. The conclusion, a case study of Mexico City, draws
together the key themes.
Intended Audience: Vivid, accessible and pedagogically informed,
Understanding Environmental Issues will be a key resource for
undergraduate and taught postgraduate students in Geography,
Environment, and Ecology; as well as students of the social
sciences with an interest in environmental issues."The arena of
environmental issues is a minefield for undergraduate students
seeking clarity about key problems and solutions. This is where
Understanding Environmental Issues will play a major role,
providing a stimulating guide through the wealth of material and
complex ideas. In particular the unification of social and physical
science in the case studies provides a holistic approach to the
subject that is essential for students and a refreshing innovation
for environmental textbooks." Anna R. Davies, Trinity College,
University of Dublin ..".provides an excellent foundation for
developing critical thinking about contemporary environmental
concerns and the ways in which these are debated, represented and
managed. The book should achieve its aim of stimulating students to
engage with how ideas of sustainability and environmental justice
can be applied both in policy and in practical action." Gordon
Walker, Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University
"Straight out of Uxbridge something special emerged from the grim
surroundings of Brunel University, a concrete jungle in the London
suburbs, in the 1990s - a passionate, committed group of
geographers and geologists with a commitment to innovative
pedagogy, to the application of knowledge, and to tackling the big
environmental issues of the day. This book, written by a Brunel
University team that includes at least two media stars, shows that
understanding the environment should involve engagement, and
reaching out beyond the campus. It also tackles the big issues of
the day, and how we value them and approach them as scholars,
citizens and activists. A useful set of thematic chapters introduce
students to key environmental issues - the food and waste streams,
climate change, natural hazards, and urban environments. Highly
recommended." Simon P. J. Batterbury, University of Melbourne and
University of Oxford "The book's strengths are to do with the
pedagogic backgrounds and commitment of the authors and the spread
of expertise revealed. I do like section 1 where some of the big
ideas and concepts are explored followed by section 2 where case
studies are written by partnerships of scientists and social
scientists. The case studies provided are of worldwide
environmental significance and the final chapter on Mexico City
touches on many of the concepts and cases written about earlier in
the text. A key objective was to stimulate interest and action by
the readers - I think it will achieve that and not just for an
undergraduate audience. I found it was written and illustrated in
an accessible way. Highly recommended." Ashley Kent, Institute of
Education University of London"
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