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Providing a convenient source of up-to-date information for scholars, practitioners, and policy make...
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Providing a convenient source of up-to-date information for scholars, practitioners, and policy makers in environmental sciences, this annual presents 13 review articles arranged in sections on earth's life support systems, humans use of environment and resources, management and human dimensions, and emerging integrative themes. Among the topics: regional atmospheric pollution, energy for rural development, aquaculture and ocean resources, envrionmental health risks and development, oil (human rights, and corporate social responsibility), and the role of protected areas in conserving biodiversity and sustaining local livelihoods. Along with a subject index for the volume, a cumulative index of contributing authors and another of chapter titles for volumes 21-30 are included. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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