Examining environmental issues throughout the world, this reference title contains thorough definitions and explanations of terms relating to the environment. The volume includes detailed maps, an extensive bibliography and a Who's Who section, making this an essential one-stop reference work for anyone interested in environmental issues.Features of this title include: an updated A-Z section of key terms and issues surrounding the environment a comprehensive directory section organized alphabetically by country, listing main governmental and non-governmental organizations, both national and international a series of maps showing environmental features both regionally and world-wide an extensive bibliography of relevant periodicals a comprehensive who's who section of the leading personalities actively involved with environmental affairs.This new edition includes three revised and updated essays on The Politics of the Environment: 'International Environmental Politics and the State' ? by Hugh Dyer 'International Organizations and the Global Environment' ? by Hannes R. Stephan and Fariborz Zelli 'The Ethical Dimentionsof Global Environmental Change' ? by Chukwumerije Okereke