China S Environmental Crisis
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China S Environmental Crisis An Enquiry Into The Limits Of National Development
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Author : Vaclav Smil
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-09-16
China S Environmental Crisis An Enquiry Into The Limits Of National Development written by Vaclav Smil and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-16 with Political Science categories.
In 1982, Vaclav Smil turned upside down traditional perceptions of China as a green paradise in "The Bad Earth", a disturbing book. This new volume, drawn on a much broader canvas, updates and expands on the basic arguments and perceptions of "The Bad Earth". This book is not a systematic litany of what went wrong and how much - but rather an inquiry into the fundamental factors, needs, prospects, and limits of modern Chinese society, all seen through the critical environmental constraints and impacts.
China S Environmental Crisis
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Author : J. Kassiola
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2010-11-08
China S Environmental Crisis written by J. Kassiola and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-08 with Political Science categories.
This path-breaking collection covers the significance of China's extreme environmental challenges for both Chinese society and the world, how these challenges are impacting domestic Chinese society and its political institutions, and how these institutions are responding in their efforts to address the environmental problems.
Politics Of China S Environmental Protection
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Author : Gang Chen
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2009
Politics Of China S Environmental Protection written by Gang Chen and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Political Science categories.
As the dazzling economic and social changes in China have imposed substantial impact upon the quality of environmental governance, it is time to review the problems and progress in the politics of China's environmental protection. This book analyzes the factors in China's governance and political process that affect and restrain its capacity to handle the mounting environmental problems. It argues that solutions to China's ecological woes to a larger extent lie in the political and institutional changes rather than in engineering, technological and investment input. The book talks about new policies and reform measures in the green area taken by the government since 2007, arguing that some of them may be quite effective in the long run, as long as they alter institutional factors and the ?growth-first? mindset that obstruct the green effort.The book also includes discussion of China's climate change policy not only because global warming has come under the limelight of the international community in recent years, but also because it offers a unique dimension to analyze the country's environmental diplomacy and domestic bureaucratic structure on emissions cutting and related energy issues. China is currently at the crossroads of further political and economic reform, and the intensified public attention to environmental pollution may help the Chinese Communist Party to decisively push forward the long-sluggish political reforms.
The Bad Earth
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Author : Vaclav Smil
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-09-25
The Bad Earth written by Vaclav Smil and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-25 with Nature categories.
As China strives to significantly increase its economic output, the nation faces an acute deterioration of the physical resources from which this prodigious growth springs. Major problems include water shortages, the pollution of water, high levels of carcinogens in the air, accelerating erosion, and industrial pollution. Originally published in 1984, Vaclav Smil documents and evaluates China’s environmental crisis. This title will be of particular interest for students of Environmental Studies and Development Studies.
China S Environmental Challenges
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Author : Judith Shapiro
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2013-04-17
China S Environmental Challenges written by Judith Shapiro and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-17 with Political Science categories.
China’s huge environmental challenges are significant for us all. They affect not only the health and well-being of China but the very future of the planet. In this trailblazing book, noted China specialist and environmentalist Judith Shapiro investigates China’s struggle to achieve sustainable development against a backdrop of acute rural poverty and soaring middle class consumption. Using five core analytical concepts to explore the complexities of this struggle - the implications of globalization, the challenges of governance; contested national identity, the evolution of civil society and problems of environmental justice and equity - Shapiro poses a number of pressing questions: Do the Chinese people have the right to the higher living standards enjoyed in the developed world? Are China's environmental problems so severe that they may shake the government's stability, legitimacy and control? To what extent are China’s environmental problems due to patterns of Western consumption? And in a world of increasing limits on resources and pollution "sinks," is it even possible to build an equitable system in which people enjoy equal access to resources without taking them from successive generations, from the poor, or from other species? China and the planet are at a pivotal moment; the path towards a more sustainable development model is still open. But - as Shapiro persuasively argues - making this choice will require humility, creativity, and a rejection of business as usual. The window of opportunity will not be open much longer. Chapter 1 - 'The Big Picture' - is available online.
The River Runs Black
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Author : Elizabeth Economy
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2004
The River Runs Black written by Elizabeth Economy and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with History categories.
"China's spectacular economic growth over the past two decades has dramatically depleted the country's natural resources and produced skyrocketing rates of pollution. Environmental degradation in China has also contributed to significant public health problems, mass migration, economic loss, and social unrest. In The River Runs Black, Elizabeth C. Economy examines China's growing environmental crisis and its implications for the country's future development." "Drawing on historical research, case studies, and interviews with officials, scholars, and activists in China, Economy traces the economic and political roots of China's environmental challenge and the evolution of the leadership's response. She argues that China's current approach to environmental protection mirrors the one embraced for economic development: devolving authority to local officials, opening the door to private actors, and inviting participation from the international community, while retaining only weak central control. The result has been a patchwork of environmental protection in which a few wealthy regions with strong leaders and international ties improve their local environments, while most of the country continues to deteriorate, sometimes suffering irrevocable damage. Economy compares China's response with the experience of other societies and sketches out several possible futures for the country."--BOOK JACKET.
The River Runs Black
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Author : Elizabeth C. Economy
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2011-01-15
The River Runs Black written by Elizabeth C. Economy and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-15 with History categories.
China's spectacular economic growth over the past two decades has dramatically depleted the country's natural resources and produced skyrocketing rates of pollution. Environmental degradation in China has also contributed to significant public health problems, mass migration, economic loss, and social unrest. In The River Runs Black, Elizabeth C. Economy examines China's growing environmental crisis and its implications for the country's future development. Drawing on historical research, case studies, and interviews with officials, scholars, and activists in China, the author traces the economic and political roots of China's environmental challenge and the evolution of the leadership's response. She argues that China's current approach to environmental protection mirrors the one embraced for economic development: devolving authority to local officials, opening the door to private actors, and inviting participation from the international community, while retaining only weak central control. The result has been a patchwork of environmental protection in which a few wealthy regions with strong leaders and international ties improve their local environments, while most of the country continues to deteriorate, sometimes suffering irrevocable damage. Economy compares China's response with the experience of other societies and sketches out several possible futures for the country. This second edition is updated with information about events during the past five years, covering China's tumultuous transformation of its economy and its landscape as it deals with the political implications of this behavior as viewed by an international community ever more concerned about climate change and dwindling energy resources.
The China Environment Yearbook Volume 3
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Author : Dongping Yang
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2009-06-17
The China Environment Yearbook Volume 3 written by Dongping Yang and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06-17 with Science categories.
The research and analysis contained in the volume depicts the broader patterns of an emerging environmental politics in China - a more assertive and restive citizenry in environmental affairs, the rise of interest groups, and international influences on domestic policy debates. The China Environment Yearbook, Volume 3 is an indispensable source for scholars and policy makers concerned about how China's environmental policies and practices will affect its own future and the future of the earth.
Chinese Perspectives On The Environment And Sustainable Development
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Author : Wenhu Ye
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2013-07-15
Chinese Perspectives On The Environment And Sustainable Development written by Wenhu Ye and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-15 with Social Science categories.
With China’s rapid growth over the past several decades, the detrimental effects of industrial growth on the environment have become ever more apparent. In this collection of articles from some of China’s most distinguished political scientist, economist, and environmentalist, we find the emerging debate on environmentalism unfolding as Chinese try to find their own way. At the core of these concerns is a debate on balancing the needs of economic development with responsibilities to the planet, and the degree to which that responsibility applies to China as a developing country. These articles seek to illustrate broader principles for environmental policies and international support, as well as more specific projects in China that have been tested and those that have failed.
Meltdown
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Author : Sean Gallagher
language : en
Publisher: Pulitzer Center
Release Date : 2013-08-18
Meltdown written by Sean Gallagher and has been published by Pulitzer Center this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-18 with Education categories.
How can you make sense of the enormous scale of China's environmental problems? With an affable and knowledgeable personal guide. Through beautiful images and engaging storytelling, award-winning photojournalist Sean Gallagher takes readers on a tour through China's places both familiar - big megalopolises - and hidden - ancient cities wiped off the map by desertification. Gallagher captured some of China's unique treasures, like the nomadic lifestyle of Tibetan herders and the iconic panda, just as they may disappear forever. Four chapters - one each on wetlands, forests, desertification and the Tibetan Plateau - move you through China, from deltas to glaciers. Maps, videos and other multimedia help create an immersive experience where readers can see China as Gallagher does - beautiful and endangered. Available on the iBookstore, Creatavist apps and Kindle Fire.