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The Earth Transformed

An Introduction to Human Impacts on the Environment

Goudie, Andrew S. / Viles, Heather A.

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1. Edition October 1997
288 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd

ISBN: 978-0-631-19465-1
John Wiley & Sons

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The Earth Transformed answers the need for a concise,
non-technical introduction to the ways in which the natural
environment has been and is being affected by human activities. It
is simply and engagingly written, and illustrated with maps,
diagrams, figures and photographs.

Among the subjects described and considered by the authors are
desertification, deforestation, wetland management, biodiversity,
climatic change, air pollution, the impact of cities on climate and
hydrology, erosion, salinization, waste disposal, sea level rise,
marine pollution, coral reef degradation and aquaculture.

The book is organized around 45 case studies taken from all
parts of the globe and chosen for their intrinsic interest and
representative nature. Further features of the book include guides
to further reading, suggestions for debate and study, and a
glossary of terms.

The book is aimed to meet the needs of students beginning
courses on environmental science and geography.

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

Part I: Introduction to the Developing Environmental Impact.

Part II: The Biosphere.

Part III: The Atmosphere.

Part IV: The Waters.

Part V: The Land Surface.

Part VI: Oceans, Seas and Coasts.

Part VII: Conclusion.

Glossary.

References.

Index.
"Few readers of this journal, we may hope, will be unfamiliar with Andrew Goudie's books on the human impact during the last 100 years or so, with an emphasis on the present day rather than the historical picture ... 'The Earth Transformed' forms an excellent way of introducing students in many different courses to this highly vital topic." I. G. Simmons, The International Journal of Environmental Studies
Andrew Goudie is Professor of Geography at the University of
Oxford, where he is also Pro-Vice-Chancellor. His previous books
include The Human Impact on the Natural Environment, The
Human Impact Reader, The Nature of the Environment,
and The Changing Earth.

Heather Viles is a University Lecturer in Geography and a
fellow of Worcester College, University of Oxford.

A. S. Goudie, University of Oxford, UK; H. A. Viles, St Catherine's College, University of Oxford