The Science and Politics of Global Climate Change: A Guide to the Debate

ISBN-13: 9781107179424 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 278 str.

Andrew E. Dessler; Edward A. Parson

Opis

Provides concise, thorough overview of science, technology, economics, policy, politics of climate change in a single volume.

Recenzje

'I found this book a rich source of information and it will help any interested reader to better understand the complexities of climate change science and politics. In sum, the authors have made an important and much-needed step in bringing climate science and politics together in a single, accessible volume which will be of value to a wide range of readers.' Anna Pigott, Swansea University

Spis treści

1. Global climate change: a new type of environmental problem; 2. Science, politics, and science in politics. 3. Human-induced climate change: present scientific knowledge and uncertainties; 4. Climate change policy: impacts, assessments, and responses; 5. Climate policy and politics in 2019, and a path forward.