"Global Ecology" argues that the magnitude and speed of global
environmental change poses a threat for the continuation of life on
this planet. Many aspects of this crisis are all too familiar to
us: the destruction of tropical rainforests, the hole in the
Antarctic ozone layer, desertification, and soil erosion. Yet we
avoid the underlying challenge of a rapidly deteriorating
ecological system and the breadth and complexity of the response
that is required.
Vaclav Smil evaluates the current state of knowledge concerning
atmospheric change. Recognizing the limits of scientific studies
and quantitative modeling, Smil analyzes the weaknesses and
uncertainties of our environmental understanding and provides a
discussion of the levels of food, energy, water and materials
necessary to support a decent quality of life.
This timely and crucial study explores the promises and problems
of different paths towards global management. With a focus on the
importance of flexible response, it provides an analysis of both
social and environmental needs. It will further our understanding
of biospheric change and of our abilities and weaknesses in
managing the transition to a sustainable society.
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
October 1993 |
First published: |
1993 |
Authors: |
Vaclav Smil
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
256 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-415-09886-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Earth & environment >
The environment >
Applied ecology >
General
|
LSN: |
0-415-09886-6 |
Barcode: |
9780415098861 |
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