Gender and Climate Change: An Introduction

ISBN-13: 9781844078646 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 / 312 str.

Irene Dankelman

Opis

Although climate change affects everybody, it is not gender neutral. It has significant social impacts & magnifies existing inequalities such as the disparity between women & men in their vulnerability & ability to cope with this global phenomenon. This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to gender aspects of climate change.

O autorze

Irene Dankelman, an ecologist by background, has been specializing in the area of gender and environment for over 25 years, and has published, lectured and advised widely on these themes at global level and in many countries and regions around the globe.