Format:
Online-Ressource (XVIII, 410 p, online resource)
ISBN:
9783642053603
,
1283369559
,
9781283369558
Series Statement:
The Frontiers Collection
Content:
This is a¡wide-ranging and persuasive book written by an undisputed expert. Beginning with a broad history of the Universe, Earth, Life, and Man, it considers the origins and rise of science and technology, before moving on to discuss the present state of the world and its/our possible futures. Humans on Earth then addresses the main challenges for¡ social and economic development in the 21st century in the context of global¡ change. It presents a detailed but non-technical analysis of questions relating to climate change, our dependence on fossil fuels, deforestation, loss of biodiversity, desertification, and air, water, soil, and ocean pollution, as well as problems related to overpopulation, poverty, social and economic inequalities, and conflict potential. The three main, but largely mutually exclusive, discourses on human development and the environment are described and discussed. The main emphasis is on the risks and uncertainties of the short-term future {u2013} the next 50 to 100 years {u2013} with regard to environmental degradation and the sustainability of our growth paradigm. ¡ ¡" ... a sweeping, thoughtful view of the role of humans in shaping our modern world." Paul Epstein, Center for Health and the Global Environment, Harvard Medical School ¡
Content:
This is a wide-ranging and persuasive book written by an undisputed expert. Beginning with a broad history of the Universe, Earth, Life, and Man, it considers the origins and rise of science and technology, before moving on to discuss the present state of the world and its/our possible futures. "Humans on Earth" then addresses the main challenges for social and economic development in the 21st century in the context of global change. It presents a detailed but non-technical analysis of questions relating to climate change, our dependence on fossil fuels, deforestation, loss of biodiv
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9783642053597
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Santos, F. D. Humans on earth Berlin : Springer, 2012 ISBN 9783642053597
Language:
English
Subjects:
General works
Keywords:
Biologie
;
Ökologie
;
Umweltwissenschaften
;
Entwicklungsökonomie
;
Technologie
;
Biologie
;
Ökologie
;
Umweltwissenschaften
;
Entwicklungsökonomie
;
Technologie
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-642-05360-3
URL:
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