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Author:

Hayden, Thomas. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n89654095

Title:

Earthpulse : the essential visual report on global trends / [text by Thomas Hayden].

Edition:

Special edition.

Publisher:

National Geographic,

Copyright Date:

2008

Description:

120 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm

Subject:

Human ecology--Pictorial works.
Conservation of natural resources--Pictorial works.
Nature--Effect of human beings on--Pictorial works.
Quality of life--Pictorial works.
Sustainable development--Pictorial works.
Global warming--Pictorial works.

Other Authors:

National Geographic Society (U.S.) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79042179
GeoEye (Firm) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2006072158

Other Titles:

National geographic. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n00047605

Notes:

Cover title. "Satellite images courtesy of GeoEye." Includes bibliographical references.

Contents:

The human condition. Population : Asia leads a rapid urban shift ; Quality of life : disparities in living standards persist ; Human impact : our imprint deepens as consumption accelerates ; Food and water : increasing demand spurs advances and challenges -- Our relationship with nature. Ecosystems: a fragile system sustains us ; Conservation : protection misses some areas at risk ; Carbon and climate : powering the planet takes a toll -- Our connected world. Technology : increasing connectivity propels awareness ; Globalization : cultures blend into a global voice ; Looking forward : the future depends on our choices now -- Reference maps and resources.

ISBN:

0470421916
9780470421918

OCLC:

(OCoLC)244392227

LCCN:

2009280596

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)