{"product_id":"the-global-casino-an-introduction-to-environmental-issues-9781138067868","title":"The Global Casino: An Introduction to Environmental Issues","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Global Casino is an introduction to environmental issues which deals both with the workings of the physical environment and with the political  economic and social frameworks in which the issues occur. Using examples from all over the world  the book highlights the underlying causes behind environmental problems  the human actions which have made them issues  and the hopes for solutions. It is a book about the human impact on the environment and the ways in which the natural environment impacts human society. The sixth edition has been fully revised and updated throughout  with new case studies  figures  and online resources including a complete lecture course for tutors and multiple-choice questions for students. New concepts and topics covered for the first time in this edition include the green economy  the forest transition model  marine microplastic pollution  urban disasters  decommissioning of big dams  and the start of the Anthropocene. Recent international initiatives covered include the Paris Agreement on climate change  the Aichi Biodiversity Targets  and the Sendai Framework for managing disaster risk. New case studies include Moroccos Noor concentrated solar power plant  desert recovery in Kuwait  and river management on the Huang Ho. Eighteen chapters on key issues follow three initial chapters which outline the background contexts of the physical and human environments and the concept of sustainable development. Each chapter provides historical context for key issues  outlines why they have arisen  and highlights areas of controversy and uncertainty to appraise how issues can be resolved both technically and in political and economic frameworks. Each chapter also contains an updated critical guide to further reading  many of them open access  and websites  as well as discussion points and essay questions. The text can be read in its entirety or individual chapters adopted as standalone reading. This book is an essential resource for students of the environment  geography  earth sciences and development studies. It provides comprehensive and inspirational coverage of all the major global environmental issues of the day in a style that is clear and critical.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45646771716149,"sku":"ByrdShop_1138067865","price":249.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781138067868.jpg?v=1781678284","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-global-casino-an-introduction-to-environmental-issues-9781138067868","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}