Human Impact on Environment and Sustainable Development in Africa

Taylor & Francis

This title was first published in 2003. Examines the human-environment interaction in Africa, with a focus on the economic, social and political processes that generate environmental change and problems in this region. A major strength of this book is that it is based on a blend of knowledge and perspectives from a variety of disciplines. > \nThis title was first published in 2003. Based on a blend of knowledge and perspectives from a variety of disciplines this volume examines the human-environment interaction in Africa, with a focus on the economic, social and political processes that generate environmental change and problems in this region. Currently there are controversies over and challenges to such concepts and issues as environment-human relationships, ecological resilience, decertification, sustainable development, globalization and North-South dialogue. This book draws upon past and present research findings to discuss these issues. It features: an examination of the chao