Asian Change in the Context of Global Climate Change: Impact of Natural and Anthropogenic Changes in Asia on Global Biogeochemical Cycles (International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme Book Series) [Hardcover]

James Galloway (Editor), Jerry Melillo (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 28, 1998 | ISBN-10: 052162343X | ISBN-13: 978-0521623438

Nearly two-thirds of the world's population live in Asia, and many countries in that region are currently undergoing very rapid industrial, agricultural and economic development. The Framework Convention on Climate Change constrains developed countries with regard to their future emissions of greenhouse gases, but recognizes the special needs of developing countries. There is growing appreciation of the ways in which developing countries in the Asian region both contribute to global changes (by altering biogeochemical pathways and cycles) and are themselves affected by those changes. This volume uses the intellectual efforts and findings of the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP) community to provide the first integrated analysis of the interactions between global change and Asian change, giving particular attention to China's role. The book will be of interest to readers in a wide range of academic disciplines (natural sciences and socio-economic) and for those involved in national and international policy development relevant to global change.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Chapters are self-contained, well illustrated, data rich, and well edited. The book is recommended for both the general scientific reader and the specialist who wishes to learn more about biochemical processes in Asia.' Ronald L. Sass, Environment

Book Description

Nearly two-thirds of the world's population live in Asia, and many countries in that region are currently undergoing rapid industrial, agricultural and economic development. Developing countries in the Asian region both contribute to global changes (by altering biogeochemical pathways and cycles) and are themselves affected by those changes. This volume provides the first integrated analysis of the interactions between global change and Asian change.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 378 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (September 28, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 052162343X
• ISBN-13: 978-0521623438
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7 x 0.9 inches
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