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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Global environmental change : understanding the human dimensions / Paul C. Stern, Oran R. Young, and Daniel Druckman, editors ; Committee on the Human Dimensions of Global Change, Commission on the Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Research Council.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Man—Influence on nature. 2. Human ecology—Research. 3. Climatic change. 4. Environmental protection—Research. 5. Environmental policy. I. Stern, Paul C., 1944- . II. Young, Oran R. III. Druckman, Daniel, 1939- . IV. National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the Human Dimensions of Global Change.

GF75.G57 1992

363.7—dc20 91-35182

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