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Author McMichael, A. J. (Anthony J.)

Title Planetary overload : global environmental change and the health of the human species / A.J. McMichael.

Publication Info. Cambridge [England] ; New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 1993.

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  304.28 M167P    Check Shelf
Description xvi, 352 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents First things -- The ecological imperative -- The health of populations -- Overloading the system -- Population growth, poverty and health -- Greenhouse effect, climate change and health -- The thinning ozone layer -- Soil, water, loaves and fishes -- Biodiversity, forests and human health -- The growth of cities -- Impediments: conceptual blocks -- Impediments: relationships -- The way ahead.
Subject Environmental health.
Environmental policy.
Environmental Health.
Public Policy.
Indexed Term Environment Pollution
ISBN 0521441382 hardback
0521457599 paperback
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