Green China - Seeking Ecological Alternatives

Drawing on a wide range of Chinese and western sources, this book offers in-depth analysis of the complete range of environmental problems facing China today, from the historical, political, economic and cultural root causes, through the successful and unsuccessful efforts which have been made to find solutions, to possible future scenarios and strategies.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. China's Environmental Crisis: An Overview Part I. Roots of Crisis 2. Ancient Legacies 3. Politics in Command 4. Market Forces Unleashed 5. Demographic and Consumerist Pressures Part II. Contemporary Issues, Policies and Debates 6. The Sanxia Dam 7. Moving the Waters 8. Ecological Tramplings 9. Environmental Policies Part III. Futures 10. Whither China?: Alternative Environmental Futures

Über den Autor / die Autorin

Geoffrey Murray has worked in Pacific Asia for over 30 years. He is a Research Associate of the Centre for Pacific Rim Studies, Liverpool John Moores University. Ian Cook is Professor and Head of the Department of Human Geography and Head of the Centre for Pacific Rim Studies at Liverpool John Moores University.

Zusammenfassung

An in-depth analysis of the complete range of environmental problems facing China today, including root causes and possible future scenarios.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Ian G Cook, Ian G. Cook, Ian G. Murray Cook, Cook Ian G., Geoffrey Murray
• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 12.12.2013
• EAN: 9780415861632
• ISBN: 978-0-415-86163-2
• Seiten: 272
• Themen: Naturwissenschaften, Medizin, Informatik, Technik > Biologie > Ökologie; Sozialwissenschaften, Recht,Wirtschaft > Politikwissenschaft > Politische Wissenschaft und Politische Bildung; POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, Asia, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, environmental science, engineering & technology, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Environmental science, engineering and technology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General