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Jorge E. Hardoy
Environmental Problems in Third World Cities [EPUB ebook]

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Describes and analyses the environmental problems of Third World cities, showing how they affect human health and the local ecology. The authors show how readily available practical solutions are, if the political means can be found.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 224 ● ISBN 9781134161096 ● Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd ● Published 2024 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 9323288 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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