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Principles of Environmental Sciences
Jan J. Boersema (Ed.)
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Description for Principles of Environmental Sciences
Paperback. This book provides a picture of the principles, concepts and methods applicable to problems originating from the interaction between the living and non-living environment and mankind. It presents a large number of practical examples and case studies. Editor(s): Boersema, Jan J.; Reijnders, Lucas. Num Pages: 542 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RBGF; RNF; RNP; RNU; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 192 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1168.
International experts provide a comprehensive picture of the principles, concepts and methods that are applicable to problems originating from the interaction between the living/non-living environment and mankind. Both the analysis of such problems and the way solutions to environmental problems may work in specific societal contexts are addressed. Disciplinary approaches are discussed but there is a focus on multi- and interdisciplinary methods. A large number of practical examples and case studies are presented. There is special emphasis on modelling and integrated assessment. This book is different because it stresses the societal, cultural and historical dimensions of environmental problems. The main ... Read more
International experts provide a comprehensive picture of the principles, concepts and methods that are applicable to problems originating from the interaction between the living/non-living environment and mankind. Both the analysis of such problems and the way solutions to environmental problems may work in specific societal contexts are addressed. Disciplinary approaches are discussed but there is a focus on multi- and interdisciplinary methods. A large number of practical examples and case studies are presented. There is special emphasis on modelling and integrated assessment. This book is different because it stresses the societal, cultural and historical dimensions of environmental problems. The main ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
560
Condition
New
Number of Pages
542
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048191932
SKU
V9789048191932
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-6
Reviews for Principles of Environmental Sciences
From the reviews: "Principles of Environmental Sciences is a departure from the typical environmental sciences book because it builds on the foundation of a good environmental sciences course … . Editors Boersema and Reijnders address several global issues by defining the problem, reviewing methodologies for analysis, and exploring solutions and options. … This excellent work provides material … to an ... Read more