The Global Casino by Nick Middleton
The Global Casino is an introduction to environmental issues which deals both with the workings of the physical environment and the political, economic and social frameworks in which the issues occur.Reviews of previous editions
‘Middleton has a clear, smooth style and is excellent at sketching specific local examples to convey what is happening on the ground’ - International Journal of Environmental Studies
‘The book is extremely sound.. and covers basic theory, examples and illustrations, with a profusion of photographs and diagrams which makes the subject live. The real strength lies in the fact that the book outlines both the workings of the physical environment and the political, economic and social frameworks in which the issues occur’ - Global Environmental Change
‘The Global Casino is timely and has much to offer. It provides a comprehensive, undergraduate-level introduction to environmental problems and is packed with case studies and up-to-date information...the improved and re-organised lists of references and websites provide an excellent resource for researching topics further.’ - Progress in Physical Geography
‘A comprehensive yet critical look at some of the most pressing issues faced by humans… an essential resource for academics, students and practitioners in the environment, geography, planning, earth sciences and development fields.’ - Australian Planner
Nick Middleton is a Fellow and Lecturer in Geography at St Anne’s College, Oxford University. He also works as an environmental consultant and freelance author, having written more than 300 articles in journals, magazines and newspapers, and 25 books.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781138067868 |
| ISBN 10 | 1138067865 |
| Title | The Global Casino |
| Author | Nick Middleton |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2018-10-04 |
| Number of pages | 648 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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