Exploitation Conservation Preservation: A Geographic Perspective on Natural Resource Use [Hardcover]

Susan L. Cutter (Author), William H. Renwick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0471152250 | ISBN-13: 978-0471152255 | Edition: 4

Integrating physical, economic, social, and political perspectives, Cutter and Renwick's Fourth Edition presents readers with a wide range of opinions and interpretations of the major natural resource issues facing the world today.

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Using a geographic approach to the study of the environment and environmental policy, the authors have successfully integrated physical, economic, social and political considerations of the major natural resource issues facing the world today. Features many maps, photos and other visual materials to reinforce learning. New to this edition is material on toxic substances and land resources as well as a focus on current issues in the topic. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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This text presents a unique geographic approach to the environment and environmental policy. Cutter and Renwick integrate physical, economic, social and political considerations into the examination of the major natural resource issues facing the world today. The dynamic interplay between these factors causes continuing changes in methods and rates of resource exploitation. Readers are presented with a wide range of opinions and interpretations of natural resource issues as a basis for discussion. Since the authors have contrasting scientific and philosophical views, the text avoids presenting any one point of view. The third edition has been updated and revised to include a stronger global perspective. There is a new chapter on Global Sustainable Society, an earth system science treatment of physical processes, global level data, and international policy perspectives. The text also makes use of several global environmental databases that are now available. These invaluable instructional tools will help readers learn how to analyze and quantitatively evaluate the significance of resource patterns and trends. Visit Cutter and Renwick’s World Wide Web site for the latest news on important topics and links to other informative sites: http://www.wiley.com/college/cutter --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 4 edition (June 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471152250
• ISBN-13: 978-0471152255
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.8 x 10.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #384,558 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars huh?, May 28, 2005

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chowda (Orlando) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Exploitation Conservation Preservation: A Geographic Perspective on Natural Resource Use (Hardcover)

i dont like having to reread pages because i have no idea what i just read. Organized HORRIBLY, seems as though there is almost no concise outline, uses overly complex and lengthy examples to explain simple concepts, and like said before extremely dry.

0 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars boring, April 22, 2001

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William McMullin (Kalamazoo, MI, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Exploitation Conservation, Preservation: A Geographic Perspective on Natural Resource Use (Hardcover)

This text is very dry which maks it hard to read. It does seem to be a great source of fact type information though.