Environmental Science
A Study of Interrelationships
8th Edition
Published on 25. July 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-07-248749-7 (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 problems.
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Edition
8th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 284 mm
Width: 233 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
1420 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-248749-7 (9780072487497)
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Content
Part One. Interrelatedness. 1. Environmental Interrelationships. 2. Environmental Ethics. 3. Risk and Cost: Elements of Decision Making. Part Two. Ecological Principles and Their Application. 4. Interrelated Scientific Principles: Matter, Energy and Environment. 5. Interactions: Environment and Organisms. 6. Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities. 7. Population Principles. 8. Human Population Issues. Part Three. Energy 9. Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption. 10. Energy Sources. 11. Nuclear Energy: Benefits and Risks. Part Four. Human Influences on Ecosystems. 12. Human Impact on Resources and Ecosystems. 13. Land-Use Planning. 14. Soil and Its Uses. 15. Agricultural Methods and Pest Management. 16. Water Management. Part Five. Pollution and Policy. 17. Air Pollution. 18. Solid Waste Management and Disposal. 19. Regulating Hazardous Materials. 20. Environmental Policy and Decision Making. Appendix 1. Critical Thinking. Appendix 2. Metric Unit Conversion Tables. Appendix 3. The Periodic Table of the Elements. Appendix 4. What You Can Do to Make the World a Better Place. Appendix 5. How to Write to Your Elected Officials.