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Este atlas, único en su clase, combina las ciencias naturales y sociales para ilustrar con mapas las condiciones ambientales existentes en Puerto Rico. Incluye datos esenciales sobre población, economía, riesgos, energía, cobertura y uso del terreno, agricultura, desperdicios, aire, agua, costas y conservación de recursos, entre otros.

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Publishers Weekly Review

Current environmental concerns make this reference book especially timely. Each chapter reviews a theme such as energy or use of terrain while also offering an informative overview and plenty of easy-to-read, full-color maps and charts, as well as an exhaustive list of references for those who wish to pursue their research further. The data are reasonably current, with most statistics dating no earlier than 2002. For more up-to-date reference information, a list of governmental and environmental web sites is provided. The atlas looks to the future, examining issues surrounding preservation efforts and the risks involved with technology and nature. Several case studies included at the back examine incidents such as the 1918 earthquake in Puerto Rico that continues to affect the country's environment today. Overall, this well-organized and comprehensive atlas competently investigates all possible causes of environmental change. A worthwhile addition to any reference collection.Laura Torres, Arlington, MA (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved All rights reserved.