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Book Summary of The WorldA¢EURa„¢s Environments ASIA
The sprawling continent of Asia houses some of the planet`s biologically richest ecosystems, filed with unique and spectacular plants and animals. But it also contains more than 3.5. billion of the planet`s total human population of 6 billion and ranks as the fastest-growing region of the world in terms of population growth. In many parts of Asia, nations are laboring to balance the needs of their rural and urabn population with conservation of finite land, water, and the air resources
Consice, thorough, and highly readable, Asia: A Continental Overview of Environmental Issues asks the tough questions about how the most populated continent on earth contends with its complicated environment. With ten concise chapters supported by tables, figures, sidebar articles, and black-and-white illustration, this volume provides and efficent yet thoughtful overview to a broad topic. It is an indispensable resource for students, instructors, libraries, environmental activists, public officials and anyone fascinated by Asia or concerned about the environment.
Contents :
List of Tables and Figures
Introduction: The World`s Environments
Acknowledgments
Biographical Notes
Population and Land Use
Biodiversity
Parks, Preserves, and Protected Areas
Forests
Agriculture
Freshwater
Oceans and Coastal Areas
Energy and Transportation
Air Quality and the Atmosphere ISBN
9788182900295
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Pages : 242
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