Climate management issues economics, sociology, and politics

"Climate change receives a lot of attention because it is more than just a scientific issue; it also affects economics, sociology, politics, and standards of living. This book addresses current issues surrounding climate change. With a focus on various aspects of local, national, and internatio...

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Main Author: Gines, Julie K. (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Boca Raton [Fla.] : CRC Press 2012.
Edition:1st edition
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009628257506719
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Summary:"Climate change receives a lot of attention because it is more than just a scientific issue; it also affects economics, sociology, politics, and standards of living. This book addresses current issues surrounding climate change. With a focus on various aspects of local, national, and international management issues, the text closely analyzes the cause-and-effect relationships that impact the environment worldwide on daily, annual, and longer time scales. In addition, it examines the evolution of international cooperation and the spectrum of political views. The author also presents feasible scientific solutions and looks at advances in current research and technology, including weather prediction"--
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (463 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780429110801
9781280122460
9786613526328
9781439861516