| Description |
x, 360 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Introduction to the Physical Environment -- Ch. 3. World Population: Distribution and Trends -- Ch. 4. Economics of Environment: Concepts and Tools -- Ch. 5. Natural Vegetation as a Resource -- Ch. 6. Land Use and Environmental Impact -- Ch. 7. Development of Water Resources -- Ch. 8. Energy and Development -- Ch. 9. Changing Air Quality -- Ch. 10. Urban Development and Environmental Modification -- Ch. 11. The Coastal Waters -- Ch. 12. Techniques for Environmental Evaluation -- Ch. 13. The History of Current Environmental Awareness -- Ch. 14. Current Global Events and Projected Effects -- Ch. 15. Environmental Arrangements: Present and Future -- Ch. 16. Global Governance for Environment -- Ch. 17. The Main Issues |
| Summary |
Environment and the Developing World brings together the various aspects of environmental studies and management (earth and natural sciences, engineering and economics) as they relate to the developing world. It discusses environmental issues as well as the techniques and infrastructure for their management at various levels: global, national and local. The examples range from global warming and ozone depletion to the management of water resources and indoor air pollution. The book stresses the interrelated and interdisciplinary nature of environment, discusses the concept of sustainable development, explores the role of non-governmental organisations, and evaluates the importance attributed by international and multilateral organisations to monitoring environmental aspects of development projects. It critically reviews various economic, social and regulatory policies which address environmental issues |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [333]-344) and index |
| Subject |
Environmental policy -- Developing countries.
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Environmental policy -- Tropics.
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| SUBJECT |
Developing countries -- Economic policy.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008102080
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Tropics http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85138064 -- Economic policy.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99005752
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Tropics http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85138064 -- Environmental conditions.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99005384
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| Author |
Asher, Mukul G.
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| LC no. |
97051765 |
| ISBN |
0471966045 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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0471983381 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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