Geography and the Anthropocene

• Autore: Gonencgil Barbaros
• Pubblicazione: Istanbul, Turkiye : , : Istanbul University Press, , 2024; ©2024
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (216 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Environmental degradation; Sustainable development
• Altri autori: MeadowsMichael E
• Sommario/riassunto: This book explores the Anthropocene, a term used to describe the era in which human activities have significantly impacted Earth's systems. Edited by Prof. Dr. Barbaros Gönençgil and Prof. Dr. Michael E Meadows, it brings together contributions from geographers to examine the environmental, social, and economic challenges of this epoch. Topics include climate change, biodiversity loss, urbanization, agriculture, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The book emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches, integrating natural and social sciences, to address the global crises of the Anthropocene. It highlights the vital role of geography in understanding and resolving these issues, advocating for sustainable development and a holistic philosophy to mitigate human impact on the planet.
• Titolo autorizzato: Geography and the Anthropocene
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910776171003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II