Planetary Overload: Global Environmental Change and the Health of the Human Species

McMichael, Anthony J.

ISBN 10: 0521457599 / ISBN 13: 9780521457590

Published by Cambridge University Press (edition 1), 1993

It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience. Seller Inventory # 0521457599-11-1

Synopsis:

A significant and important survey of global change and its serious impact on human health.

Review: '... a remarkably comprehensive book on the threats to man of environmental change ... A book to read now, for the 21st century.' David Sharp, The Lancet

'... everyone who is concerned about leaving a negative legacy to future generations should read this book.' Ecology

'This is a book relating in a lucid and convincing way how the fabric of life-supporting mechanisms of our planet is starting to unravel. Teacher or student, scientist or nonscientist, health or environmental scientist - all can learn from Planetary Overload about the issues that face our species and its institutions.' American Journal of Epidemiology

'Planetary Overload is a thought-provoking, excellent addition to the literature on global environmental health issues for medical and public health students as well as for practising environmental and health professionals.' Medicine & Global Survival

'Planetary Overload is skilfully written: an accomplished, eclectic book which draws fruitfully on historical, biological, ecological and epidemiological knowledge. This is certainly a challenging and erudite book and very worth reading.' Epidemiology Unit

Bibliographic Details

Title: Planetary Overload: Global Environmental ...
Publisher: Cambridge University Press (edition 1)
Publication Date: 1993
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Edition: 1.