Living in the Environment
Principles, Connections, and Solutions
11th Edition
Published on 9. April 1999
Book
Hardback
864 pages
978-0-534-37107-4 (ISBN)
Description
This volume's interdisciplinary approach draws from the natural and social sciences to present a multidimensional look at how nature works and how systems are interconnected. Major environmental problems are discussed along with various solutions by scientists, environmental activists, and analysts to encourage students to think critically and come to their own conclusions.
More details
Series
Edition
11th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
further reading, glossary, index
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 222 mm
Weight
2132 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-534-37107-4 (9780534371074)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part I Environmental problems and scientific principles: environmental problems, their causes, and sustainability; critical thinking - science, models, and system; matter and energy principles. Part II Ecological principles: ecology, ecosystems, and food webs; nutrient cycles and soils; evolution and biodiversity - origins, niches, and adaptation; geographical ecology - climate and biomes; aquatic ecology; community processes - species interactions and succession; population dynamics, carrying capacity, and conservation biology. PART III Human population, resources, and sustainability: human popluation - growth, demography, and carrying capacity; food resources; water resources; mineral and soil resources; nonrenewable energy resources; energy efficiency and renewable energy sources. Part IV Environmental quality and pollution: risk, toxicology, and human health; air pollution; global warming and ozone depletion; water pollution; pesticides and pest control; solid and hazardous waste. Part V Land use, biodiversity, and conservation: sustaining ecosystems - land use, conservation, and management; sustaining ecosystems - deforestation, biodiversity, and forest management; sustaining wild species; sustainable cities - urban land use and management. Part VI Environment and society: economics and environment; politics and environment; environmental worldviews, ethics, and sustainability.