Global Challenges

Social, Economic, Environmental, Political and Ethical

Katarzyna Podhorodecka, Tomasz Wites

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Springer International Publishing AG
11 August 2024

Sociology; Ecological science, the Biosphere; Physical geography & topography; Economic geography; The environment

Series: Springer Geography

This book addresses some of the most urgent global problems in today's world from a geographical perspective and highlights contemporary environmental, political, economic, social and geoethical aspects. The authors discuss causes, developments and challenges faced on a regional and global scale covering among others environmental issues such as loss of biodiversity, development of tourism, natural hazards and disaster risk reduction, migration issues, the global economic crisis and sustainable development. The presented collection of concepts and examples from specific regions offer a new outlook on globalization issues in the world as a whole. This volume can be used as a guide for students from different faculties who wish to understand global issues in the world from a geographical perspective. This book appeals to scientists and students of geography, economics, geopolitics, sustainability issues as well as policy makers and planners.

Edited by: Katarzyna Podhorodecka, Tomasz Wites
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: 2024 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm,
ISBN: 9783031602375
ISBN 10: 3031602374
Series: Springer Geography
Pages: 222
Publication Date: 11 August 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

.- Selected Environmental Issues in the Contemporary World. .- Selected Social Issues in the Contemporary World. .- Selected Economic Issues in the Contemporary World. .- Selected political issues for public space. .- Geoethics and disaster a geographical approach.