Environmental Science: WITH OLC Password Card
10th Edition
Published on 1. February 2005
Book
Hardback
978-0-07-297048-7 (ISBN)
Description
This full-colour, introductory environmental science text is known for being concise and conceptual. The approach and reading level cover the basic concepts without overloading students with too much detail. The central theme throughout the text is interrelatedness. The authors identify major issues and give appropriate examples that illustrate the complex interactions that are characteristic of all environmental issues.
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Edition
10th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 233 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
1406 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-297048-7 (9780072970487)
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Persons
Retired from teaching at Delta College summer/2000. Eldon has over 30 years teaching experience in biology, zoology, and environmental science. Eldon has been a Fullbright Exchange Teacher in Australia and Scotland, received the Bergstein Award for Teaching Excellence at Delta College, and participated in an Earthwatch Research Program in Costa Rica. In addition to the environmental science text, Eldon is co-author of the very successful CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY, general biology text with WCB. Brad is Dean of the Huxley School of Environmental Studies at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. Prior to this, he was Director of Environmental Education for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C. Brad has degrees in political science, public administration, and natural resources from the University of Michigan. Before accepting the appointment with the EPA, Brad was a professor of political science and environmental studies for 15 years.
Content
Part 1 Environmental Science in a Social Context 1 Environmental Interrelationships 2 Environmental Ethics 3 Risk and Cost: Elements of Decision Making Part 2 Ecological Principles and Their Applications 4 Interrelated Scientific Principles: Matter, Energy, and Environment 5 Interactions: Environments and Organisms 6 Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities 7 Population Principles 8 Human Population Issues Part 3 Energy 9 Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption 10 Energy Sources 11 Nuclear Energy: Benefits and Risks Part 4 Resource Management 12 Biodiversity Issues 13 Land-Use Planning 14 Soil and Its Uses 15 Agricultural Methods and Pest Management 16 Water Management Part 5 Pollution and Policy 17 Air Quality Issues 18 Solid Waste Management and Disposal 19 Regulating Hazardous Materials 20 Environmental Policy and Decision Making