Автор: Dryzek, John S.; Norgaard, Richard B.; Schlosberg, Название: The Oxford Handbook of Climate Change and Society ISBN: 0199566607 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199566600 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 142560.00 T Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ. Описание: A systematic examination by the best writers in a variety of fields working on issues of how climate change affects society, and how social, economic, and political systems can, do, and should respond.
A hard look at the twin challenges of climate change and energy scarcity that examines historical precedents and allows no room for complacency.
The future is not what it used to be because we can no longer rely on the comforting assumption that it will resemble the past. Past abundance of fuel, for example, does not imply unending abundance. Infinite growth on a finite planet is not possible.
In this book, Jorg Friedrichs argues that industrial society itself is transitory, and he examines the prospects for our civilization's coming to terms with its two most imminent choke points: climate change and energy scarcity. He offers a thorough and accessible account of these two challenges as well as the linkages between them.
Friedrichs contends that industrial civilization cannot outlast our ability to burn fossil fuels and that the demise of industrial society would entail cataclysmic change, including population decreases. To understand the social and political implications, he examines historical cases of climate stress and energy scarcity: devastating droughts in the ancient Near East; the Little Ice Age in the medieval Far North; the Japanese struggle to prevent "fuel starvation" from 1918 to 1945; the "totalitarian retrenchment" of the North Korean governing class after the end of Soviet oil deliveries; and Cuba's socioeconomic adaptation to fuel scarcity in the 1990s. He draws important lessons about the likely effects of climate and energy disruptions on different kinds of societies.
The warnings of climate scientists are met by denial and inaction, while energy experts offer little guidance on the effects of future scarcity. Friedrichs suggests that to confront our predicament we must affirm our core values and take action to transform our way of life. Whether we are private citizens or public officials, complacency is not an option: climate change and energy scarcity are emerging facts of life.
Название: Slope Safety Preparedness for Impact of Climate Change ISBN: 1138032301 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138032309 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 193950.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Many countries are increasingly threatened by major landslide disasters and fatalities due to extreme weather events which have major implications for public safety and the sustainability of infrastructure and the built environment. A further increase in such a trend could come from climate change. This book helps to fill in the gap due to the fact that landslide hazards are commonly not covered under the policy debate on climate change. The book highlights the importance of raising awareness to the challenges of landslide hazards due to climate impact. It provides a holistic frame for understanding the key issues and new tools that could be used to assess and manage the landslide risks. The book gathers contributions from 21 countries and regions in the form of national reports or summaries with respect to four key aspects: a) the methods used for evaluating changing weather and changing landslide patterns; b) the changing weather patterns; c) the changing landslide patterns and hazard scenarios; d) the applications to risk management and the formulation of adaptation measures. Recommendations are made for enhanced preparedness and resilience. Improved crisis management and areas for future work are suggested.
Автор: Dryzek David Название: The Oxford Handbook of Climate Change and Society ISBN: 0199683425 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199683420 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 34310.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: A systematic examination by the best writers in a variety of fields working on issues of how climate change affects society, and how social, economic, and political systems can, do, and should respond.
Автор: Maslin Mark Название: Climate Change: A Very Short Introduction ISBN: 0198719043 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198719045 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 5270.00 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии. Описание: In the new edition of Climate Change: A Very Short Introduction (previously titled Global Warming), Mark Maslin explores all of the key debates. Examining the most recent scientific research, he looks what climate change is, its impact on our planet, and why it`s such a complex problem to solve.
Автор: Page Stephen Название: Tourism Management ISBN: 1138784567 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138784567 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 30800.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание:
One of the leading texts in the field, Tourism Management is the ideal introduction to the fundamentals of tourism as you study for a degree, diploma or single module in the subject.
It is written in an engaging style that assumes no prior knowledge of tourism and builds up your understanding as you progress through this wide ranging global review of the principles of managing tourism. It traces the evolution and future development of tourism and the challenges facing tourism managers in this fast growing sector of the world economy. This book is highly illustrated with diagrams and colour images, and contains short case studies of contemporary themes of interest, as well as new data and statistics.
This fifth edition has been revised and updated to include:
new content on: sports, festivals and event tourism, social media impacts on tourism and the effects of the global economic downturn on tourism, as well as emerging themes in tourism such as slow travel, dark tourism, volunteer tourism and medical tourism
updated case studies on BRIC markets and new case studies from the Middle East and Asia
enhanced tourism and sustainable development coverage, which runs throughout the book as a major theme, highlighting the challenge of climate change and future tourism growth
transport section with more international perspectives from China and South America
an updated companion website with: additional case studies, quizzes, PPTs, further reading, web reading and video links, and longer reflective case study per chapter to aid both teaching and learning.
Автор: Nickson Dennis Название: Human Resource Management for Hospitality and Tourism, 2 ed. ISBN: 0080966489 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780080966489 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 58170.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: This book takes an integrated look at existing human resource management (HRM) policies and practices in the tourism and hospitality industries. Utilizing existing HRM theory and practice, tourism and hospitality industries are put into context, by considering the specific employment practices of these industries, such as managing tour reps or working in the airline industry.
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