Environmental Problems in Eastern Europe (The Natural Environment: Problems and Management) [Paperback]

Frank Carter (Editor), David Turnock (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0415137578 | ISBN-13: 978-0415137577 | Publication Date: April 2, 1997 | Edition: 2

Providing a comprehensive, descriptive analysis of a wide range of Central and East European countries, this updated paperback edition offers an invaluable study of pollution problems and effects on the quality of life.
Revisions include:
* new chapter on Slovakia, demonstrating the implementation of a number of practical measures which have made a considerable impact on environmental problems that arose under communism and have been tackled during the transition.
* new concluding chapter which provides an important overview of recent developments in Eastern Europe and discusses topical issues such as health hazards and methods of charging polluters for environmental damage.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'The real strength of the book is its analytical response to the need for a 'comprehensive'overview of the environemntal situation in Eastern Europe...clearly writtena and attractively arranged...a timely and useful contribution, which deserves to be a an invaluable source of information.'- Geographical Journal

'The text is clearly written and attractively arranged, and is well supported by clear figures and maps...this book is a timely and useful contribution, which deserves to be an inv aluable source of information for Geography and Environmental Studies, as well as for postgraduates studying the region.' - Geographical Journal, Issue 16 4 July 98

About the Author

F. W. Carter is Lecturer in Geography School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University of London. David Turnock is Reader in Geography at the University of Leicester.

Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 2 edition (April 2, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415137578
• ISBN-13: 978-0415137577
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,579,170 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)