Integrating physical, economic, social, and political perspectives, Cutter and Renwick's Fourth Edition presents
readers with a wide range of opinions and interpretations of the major natural resource issues facing the world
today.
Table of Contents
Natural Resources: Thoughts, Words, and Deeds
Economics of Natural Resources
Environmental History, Politics, and Decision Making
Ecologic Perspectives on Natural Resources
The Human Population
Agriculture and Food Production
Forests
Biodiversity and Habitat
Marine Resources: Common Property Dilemmas
Water Quantity and Quality
The Air Resource and Urban Air Quality
Regional and Global Atmospheric Change
Non-fuel Minerals
Energy Resources
The Transition to a Global Sustainable Society
Glossary
Index