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This updated edition seeks to translate the incredibly complex subject of climate change into material that can be useful to a broad range of readers…. More >>
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Global warming is arguably the most critical and controversial issue facing the world in the twenty-first century. This Very Short Introduction provides a concise and accessible explanation of the key topics in the debate: looking at the predicted impact of climate change, exploring the political controversies of recent years, and explaining the proposed solutions. Fully updated for 2008, Mark Maslin’s compelling account brings the reader right up to date, describi… More >>