Governance of Earth Systems

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Science and Its Uses, Global Issues

ISBN: 0230237703
ISBN 13: 9780230237704
Autor: Boardman, R
Verlag: Springer Verlag GmbH
Umfang: xiii, 243 S.
Erscheinungsdatum: 07.07.2010
Auflage: 1/2010
Produktform: Gebunden/Hardback
Einband: Gebunden

Study of key issues in the interface of science and policyDiscussion of topical issues of climate change, threats to wildlife species, natural hazards and disastersPuts themes into the perspective of the history of ideas in science and global governanceExtensive use of inter-disciplinary current research findings in geology, biology, atmospheric science and international relationsComparative analysis of the effect of governance on biological diversity, climate change, natural hazards

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Beschreibung

Science and politics are closely connected in today's global environmental issues. This book focuses on these links in relation to climate change, the threats to wildlife species, and natural hazards and disasters. Study of these reveals the need for more effective international cooperation and the limits of global governance.

Autorenporträt

ROBERT BOARDMAN was formerly McCulloch Professor of Political Science at Dalhousie University, Canada. His books include The Political Economy of Nature (2001) and The International Politics of Bird Conservation (2006).

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