Environment and Self-Endangered Man

Author: J.V. Amin
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Language: English
Edition: 2009
ISBN: 9788172335540
Book Format: Hard Bound
Pages: 325
Dimensions: 7.5 x 9.75 inches
Weight: 800 gms

About the Book

This book traces the history of the environmental movement, offering a broad perspective on environmental issues. It defines the environment as a shared resource platform, highlighting the interconnectedness of land, water, and air for all life forms. The text discusses significant environmental challenges such as the ozone hole, global warming, and the controversies surrounding these issues from various viewpoints, including those of environmentalists, conservationists, developers, administrators, scientists, and the general public.

The book also covers topics such as the destruction of rainforests, the decline of coral reefs, watershed management, wetlands preservation, and the impact of dams and rivers. Richly illustrated with color photographs, the book enhances the narrative and provides a visual understanding of environmental degradation.

Each chapter is thoroughly referenced, offering a wealth of information and materials for further reading. The appendix includes a partial list of threatened and endangered species from the IUCN Red Book, highlighting the severe consequences of environmental destruction.

This book is an ideal text for environmental studies, social studies, environmental planning, rural studies, and allied subjects. NGOs, social activists, and consumer advocates will find it to be an invaluable reference source for their libraries and discussions.