L Heneghan
A Primer on Human Impacts on the Environment - The Conceptual Approach
A Primer on Human Impacts on the Environment - The Conceptual Approach
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Liam Heneghan's A Primer on Human Impacts on the Environment: The Conceptual Approach explores the intricate relationships between humanity and Earth, using real-world examples and interdisciplinary focus to assess environmental risks and consider the potential for societal collapse.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 13 April 2023
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
In his comprehensive book, A Primer on Human Impacts on the Environment: The Conceptual Approach, renowned environmental scientist Liam Heneghan delves into the intricate interplay between humanity and Earth, presenting the topic in an accessible and engaging manner. Drawing from a wealth of real-world examples and incorporating insights from both classic and contemporary scholarship, the author adapts fundamental conceptual models from the environmental disciplines to assess the risks that humans are posing to their home planet. This primer takes a conceptual approach, encouraging readers to consider the broader picture often obscured by the intricate details of contemporary environmental studies.
The book offers a thorough introduction to conceptual modeling, demonstrating how systems models can be tailored to adapt to a rapidly changing world. It explores the profound impact of human activities on the Earth, examining potential ecological limits and planetary boundaries. In-depth assessments of environmental risks, encompassing climate change and biodiversity loss, are provided, along with a guide to navigating catastrophic risk without inducing undue anxiety.
A key feature of the book is its interdisciplinary focus, emphasizing the roles of the natural and social sciences, as well as the arts and humanistic disciplines, in safeguarding the future. It serves as an invaluable resource for students of environmental science and environmental studies, as well as for graduate students engaged in environmental themes and practicing professionals in the environmental management community.
With its comprehensive coverage, A Primer on Human Impacts on the Environment: The Conceptual Approach provides a valuable contribution to our understanding of the complex relationship between humanity and the environment. By challenging readers to think critically and explore multiple perspectives, it equips them with the tools necessary to address the pressing environmental challenges of our time and work towards a sustainable future.
Weight: 522g
Dimension: 179 x 254 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119642657
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