Examining environmental issues throughout the world, this reference title contains thorough definitions and explanations of terms relating to the environment. The volume includes detailed maps, an extensive bibliography and a Who's Who section, making this an essential one-stop reference work for anyone interested in environmental issues.Features of this title include:an updated A-Z section of key terms and issues surrounding the environmenta comprehensive directory section organized alphabetically by country, listing main governmental and non-governmental organizations, both national and internationala series of maps showing environmental features both regionally and world-widean extensive bibliography of relevant periodicalsa comprehensive who's who section of the leading personalities actively involved with environmental affairs.This new edition includes three revised and updated essays on The Politics of the Environment:'International Environmental Politics and the State' – by Hugh Dyer 'International Organizations and the Global Environment' – by Hannes R. Stephan and Fariborz Zelli 'The Ethical Dimentionsof Global Environmental Change' – by Chukwumerije Okereke
