1st Edition

Climate Change and Armed Conflict Hot and Cold Wars

By James R. Lee Copyright 2009
196 Pages
by Routledge

192 Pages
by Routledge

192 Pages
by Routledge

This book examines the evolution of the relationship between climate change and conflict, and attempts to visualize future trends. Owing to the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, current trends in climate change will not appreciably alter over the next half century even if drastic action is taken now. Changes in climate will produce unique types and modes of conflict, redefine... Read more

1. The Climate Change War  2. A Brief History of Climate Change and Conflict  3. Climate Change and Conflict Trends  4. Scenarios of Climate Change and Conflict  5. Politics and Choices

Biography

James R. Lee is a Professor in the School of International Service, American University, Washington, DC, and Associate Director of American University's Center for Teaching Excellence. He is author of several books on international relations, including, most recently, Exploring the Gaps: Vital Links Between Trade, Environment and Culture (2000).