These small volumes are designed to present current environmental concerns in a focused, accessible format. Spray (political science, Elon U.) and McGlothlin (biology, U. of the South) have written the introduction and conclusion to this volume, which contains chapters by American specialists on the geology, atmospheric physics, ecology, anthropology, economics, and politics of climate change. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
This collection of essays is designed to introduce students to the topic of global climate change from multidisciplinary perspectives. It begins with the premise that global warming is occurring and climate change poses a threat to our natural environment and the health of future generations. The contributors approach the topic with the belief that the more knowledgeable students are about the topic, the better equipped they will be for meeting the challenge of changing global climate.
