12th edition
Until recently, concern about the environment revolved almost exclusively around local and national problems. Over the past two decades, however, scientists have increasingly focused attention on more far-reaching environmental threats, such as global warming, ozone depletion, and deforestation, that transcend national boundaries. A new concept -- global environmental problems -- has entered the public arena, especially in the area of foreign policy and economic matters. Global Environmental Problems: Implications for U.S. Policy explores the relationship between public policy in our country and the health of the planet.