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Record Nr.

UNINA9910693495403321

Autore

Langwith Jacqueline

Titolo

Population, resources, and conflict / / by Jacqueline Langwith ; Michael E. Mann, consulting editor

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Detroit, Mich. : , : Greenhaven Press, , 2011

ISBN

0-7377-5476-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (124 pages) : color illustrations, color maps

Collana

Confronting global warming

Disciplina

363.738/74

Soggetti

Population - Environmental aspects

Population

Global warming

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

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.

Sommario/riassunto

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.