Imura, Hidefumi, 1947-

Environmental systems studies : a macroscope for understanding and operating spaceship earth / Hidefumi Imura. - Tokyo ; New York : Springer, c2013. - xii, 151 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.

Translation of: Kanky�ao mondai o shisutemuteki ni kangaeru : hanran suru j�aoh�ao ni odorasarenai tame ni. c2009.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Seeing and understanding connections between nature and humanity -- Operating our spaceship earth -- Understanding the global climate system -- Biodiversity and ecosystem service : indicators of the global environment -- An evolutionary view of the environment -- Transforming our society : low carbon, coexistence with nature, and sound material cycle -- The environment as a commons : how should it be managed? -- Economics of the environment -- Resources, energy, and environmental load -- Japan and an Asian perspective.

9784431541257 443154125X


Environmental sciences.
Environmental management.
Environmental economics.

GE105.I56 / IMU