Environmental Science
The Way the World Works
7th Edition
Published on 10. August 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
664 pages
978-0-13-083134-7 (ISBN)
Description
Known for its currency and readability, this text focuses on enabling students to critically evaluate the latest environmental issues and to apply that understanding to situations and events in their everyday lives. It explores the interactions of humans within the natural environment and probes issues thoroughly-examining their scientific basis, their history, and society's response. The authors discuss sustainable development and public policy in terms of how they shape the present and future.
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Edition
7th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 283 mm
Width: 217 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
1578 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-083134-7 (9780130831347)
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06/2001
8th Edition
Pearson
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Bernard J. Nebel | Edward John Kormondy | Richard T. Wright
Environmental Science
The Way the World Works
Book
10/1997
6th Edition
Pearson Education (US)
€37.13
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Content
*Sustainability, Stewardship, and Sound Science *I. ECOSYSTEMS AND HOW THEY WORK: *Ecosystems: Units of Sustainability *Ecosystems: How They Work *Ecosystems: Population and Succession *Ecosystems: An Evolutionary Perspective *II. THE HUMAN POPULATION: *The Human Population: Demographics *Addressing Population Concerns *III. RENEWABLE RESOURCES: *Soil and Soil Ecosystems *Water: Hydrologic Cycle and Human Use *The Production and Distribution of Food *Wild Species: Biodiversity and Protection *Ecosystems as Resources *IV. ENERGY: *Energy From Fossil Fuels *Nuclear Energy: Promise and Problems *Renewable Energy *V. POLLUTION AND PREVENTION: *Environmental Health *Protecting Food Resources: Pests and Pest Control *Water Pollution *Solid Waste *Hazardous Waste *The Atmosphere: Climate, Climate Change, and Ozone Depletion *Atmospheric Pollution *VI. TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE: *Environmental Economics and Public Policy: *Sustainable Communities and Lifestyles *Appendices *Bibliography and Suggested Reading