Book description
The Global Casino is a compelling introduction to environmental issues
which links the physical environment to its political, social and
economic contexts. Case studies from around the globe are used to
illustrate key environmental issues, from global warming and
deforestation to natural hazards and soil erosion. The book highlights
the underlying causes behind environmental problems, including human
actions and emphasises the potential for solutions. In line with
contemporary international trends, emphasis is placed on the critical
concept of sustainable development.
This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, with the
introduction of new illustrative material and up-to-the-minute case
studies on topics such as endangered deep-sea species, the global uptake
of unleaded petrol, geothermal energy in Iceland, genocide in Rwanda and
the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004. Particularly useful features for
students include points for discussion at the end of each chapter as
well as a comprehensive glossary. The lists of key readings and
websites, again linked specifically to the content of each chapter, have
been fully updated and expanded.
The Global Casino is the essential course companion for students of the
environment, geography, earth sciences and development studies. Nick
Middleton is a Fellow and Lecturer in Physical Geography at St Anne's
College, Oxford
