Human Impact on the Natural Environment Past, Present, and Future

Name: Human Impact on the Natural Environment Past, Present, and Future
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ISBN: 9781405127042

ISBN-10: 140512704X

ISBN-13: 9781405127042

Edition: 6th 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Andrew S. Goudie

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Andrew Goudie discusses the development of ideas on global change and assesses the impact humans have had on all aspects of the Earth's environment. This edition considers the future, in particular the consequences of global warming.

Book details

List price: $84.00
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/12/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 376
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.134
Language: English



Preface



the Past and Present



Introduction



The human impact on vegetation



Human influence on animals



The human impact on the soil



The human impact on the waters



Human agency in geomorphology



The human impact on climate and the atmosphere



the Future



Introduction



Coastal environments



Hydrological impacts



The cryosphere



Drylands



Conclusion


Glossary


References


Index