Human Impact on Environment and Sustainable Development in Africa (Contemporary Perspectives on Developing Societies) - Hardcover

Darkoh, Michael B.K.; Rwomire, Apollo

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0754631540 ISBN 13: 9780754631545

Publisher: Ashgate Publishing Limited, 2003

Synopsis

Based on a blend of knowledge and perspectives from a variety of disciplines this volume examines the human-environment interaction in Africa, with a focus on the economic, social and political processes that generate environmental change and problems in this region. Currently there are controversies over and challenges to such concepts and issues as environment-human relationships, ecological resilience, decertification, sustainable development, globalization and North-South dialogue. This book draws upon past and present research findings to discuss these issues. It features: an examination of the characteristics, processes and patterns of environmental crises; an analysis of the principal issues and challenges facing policy makers and implementers; and the promotion of awareness of theoretical, empirical and comparative research. The volume not only seeks to answer some of the old questions, but also open up new ones for further discussion.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ashgate Publishing Limited
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0754631540
• ISBN 13: 9780754631545
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 546