The Illustrated Reference Book of Natural Resources by James Mitchell

The Illustrated Reference Book of Natural Resources

Edited by James Mitchell

The Joy of Knowledge

Colporteur Press, 1982, ISBN 0711202397, colour and black and white photographs, illustrations and diagrams throughout, large hardcover with photographic boards, dustjacket

Very Good Condition, minor edge and shelf wear, minor rubbing and bumping to edges and corners, no inscriptions, dustjacket shows a little edge and shelf wear with a little rubbing and bumping to edges and corners (see photographs)

“The resources available on our planet and the ways, both constructive and destructive, in which we exploit them, are of vital importance to all of us.  All aspects of this exploitation are examined in this richly illustrated guide to the wealth of the Earth; the finite resources such as coal, oil and metal-bearing ore; and the renewable resources that are the natural produce of land and ocean.  Mining, agriculture, fishing and food production are all explained and analysed in a way we can all understand.  The quality of life depends greatly on man’s ability to use the Earth’s resources without upsetting its essential balances.  The Illustrated Reference Book of Natural Resources summarises the complex problems currently facing us and outlines the options available in the clearest possible way.”