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'Chapters are self-contained, well illustrated, data rich, and well edited. The book is recommended for both the general scientific reader and the specialist who wishes to learn more about biochemical processes in Asia.' Ronald L. Sass, Environment
Book Description
Nearly two-thirds of the world's population live in Asia, and many countries in that region are currently undergoing very rapid industrial, agricultural and economic development. The Framework Convention on Climate Change constrains developed countries with regard to their future emissions of greenhouse gases, but recognizes the special needs of developing countries. There is growing appreciation of the ways in which developing countries in the Asian region both contribute to global changes (by altering biogeochemical pathways and cycles) and are themselves affected by those changes. This volume uses the intellectual efforts and findings of the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP) community to provide the first integrated analysis of the interactions between global change and Asian change, giving particular attention to China's role. The book will be of interest to readers in a wide range of academic disciplines (natural sciences and socio-economic) and for those involved in national and international policy development relevant to global change.
Asian Change in the Context of Global Climate Change : Impact of Natural and Anthropogenic Changes in Asia on Global Biogeochemical Cycles (International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme Book Series)
Asian Change in the Context of Global Climate Change: Impact of Natural and Anthropogenic Changes in Asia on Global Biogeochemical Cycles (International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme Book Series),James N. Galloway,Jerry M. Melillo,Cambridge University Press,0521638887,Asia,Biogeochemistry,Climatic changes,Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology,Environmental Science,Environmental Studies,Environmental aspects,Life Sciences - Biology - General,Life Sciences - Ecology,Science,Science/Mathematics,Climatic changes--Environmental aspects--Asia,Global warming,Science / Biology
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