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UNINA9910693495403321 |
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Autore |
Langwith Jacqueline |
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Titolo |
Population, resources, and conflict / / by Jacqueline Langwith ; Michael E. Mann, consulting editor |
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Detroit, Mich. : , : Greenhaven Press, , 2011 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (124 pages) : color illustrations, color maps |
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Collana |
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Confronting global warming |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Population - Environmental aspects |
Population |
Global warming |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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ch. 1. Population and the human imprint on earth : an introduction -- ch. 2. The link between population dynamics and resources -- ch. 3. Population's impact on climate change -- ch. 4. Climate change impacts on population and resources -- ch. 5. Vulnerable populations -- ch. 6. Climate change and conflicts -- ch. 7. Conclusion : reducing the human imprint on the natural world. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Explores in detail the range of current and impending challenges the planet faces as a result of global warming. Examines these issues from a variety of expert perspectives, highlights key future challenges, and addresses the pros and cons of potential solutions. This volume focuses on population, resources, and conflict. |
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