Environmental Science
The Study of Interrelationships
Published on 1. August 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
425 pages
978-0-07-114281-6 (ISBN)
Description
An introduction to environmental science. This text covers human population issues and policy.
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Edition
International 2 Revised ed
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-07-114281-6 (9780071142816)
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06/1998
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Content
Part I Interrelatedness: environmental interrelationships; environmental ethics. Part II Ecological principles and their application: interrelated scientific principles - matter, energy and environment; interactions - environment and organisms; kinds of ecosystems and communities; population principles; human population issues. Part III Energy and civilization - patterns of consumption: energy sources; nuclear power - solution or problem?. Part IV Human influences on ecosystems: human impact on resources and ecosystems; land-use planning; soil and its use; agricultural methods and pest management; water management. Part V Pollution and policy: risk and cost - elements of decision making; air pollution; solid waste management and disposal; hazardous and toxic wastes; environmental policy and decision making.