Understanding the Environment: Bridging the Disciplinary DividesUNSW Press, 2005 - 229 pages This major publication brings together some of the world's leading environmental researchers in the life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences and humanities to bridge the disciplinary divides in understanding the environment. The connections the book makes across multiple domains provide fresh insights into how we comprehend and how we might confront environmental challenges. |
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