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.