Population, resources, and conflict / / by Jacqueline Langwith ; Michael E. Mann, consulting editor
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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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| Pubblicazione: | Detroit, Mich. : , : Greenhaven Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (124 pages) : color illustrations, color maps |
| Disciplina: | 363.738/74 |
| Soggetto topico: | Population - Environmental aspects |
| Population | |
| Global warming | |
| Persona (resp. second.): | MannMichael E. |
| 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. |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Population, resources, and conflict |
| ISBN: | 0-7377-5476-1 |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910693495403321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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Serie:
Confronting global warming.