{"product_id":"the-earth-transformed-an-introduction-to-human-impacts-on-the-environment","title":"The Earth Transformed: An Introduction to Human Impacts on the Environment","description":"The Earth Transformed answers the need for a concise, non-technical introduction to the ways in which the natural environment has been and is being affected by human activities. It is simply and engagingly written, and illustrated with maps, diagrams, figures and photographs.\n\nAmong the subjects described and considered by the authors are desertification, deforestation, wetland management, biodiversity, climatic change, air pollution, the impact of cities on climate and hydrology, erosion, salinization, waste disposal, sea level rise, marine pollution, coral reef degradation and aquaculture.\n\nThe book is organized around 45 case studies taken from all parts of the globe and chosen for their intrinsic interest and representative nature. Further features of the book include guides to further reading, suggestions for debate and study, and a glossary of terms.\n\nThe book is aimed to meet the needs of students beginning courses on environmental science and geography.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0631194657\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0631194657.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Goudie, Andrew S.|Viles, Heather A.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41455428796474,"sku":"DBV.0631194657.G","price":7.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0631194657-0.jpg?v=1781055043","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-earth-transformed-an-introduction-to-human-impacts-on-the-environment","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}