The Earth Transformed An Introduction to Human Impacts on the Environment

The Earth Transformed answers the need for a concise,non-technical introduction to the ways in which the naturalenvironment has been and is being affected by human activities. Itis simply and engagingly written, and illustrated with maps,diagrams, figures and photographs. Among the subjects described and considered by the authors aredesertification, deforestation, wetland management, biodiversity,climatic change, air pollution, the impact of cities on climate andhydrology, erosion, salinization, waste disposal, sea level rise,marine pollution, coral reef degradation and aquaculture. The book is organized around 45 case studies taken from allparts of the globe and chosen for their intrinsic interest andrepresentative nature. Further features of the book include guidesto further reading, suggestions for debate and study, and aglossary of terms. The book is aimed to meet the needs of students beginningcourses on environmental science and geography.