Environment
The Science behind the Stories
2nd Edition
Published on 28. March 2007
Book
Hardback
672 pages
978-0-8053-4467-7 (ISBN)
Description
The first edition of Environment: The Science behind the Stories made the biggest splash of any new entry in environmental science over the past thirty years. The newly revised Second Edition retains all the popular features of this landmark first edition-including its integrated central case study approach, and focus on current data and critical thinking-while new instructor resources make it easier than ever to give dynamic lectures.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Upper Saddle River
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-8053-4467-7 (9780805344677)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Book
06/2009
3rd Edition
Pearson
€67.00
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Persons
Jay Withgott is a science and environmental writer, and has written for a variety of journals and magazines including Science, New Scientist,Current Biology, Conservation in Practice, and Natural History. Holding an undergraduate degree in History and Studies in the Environment at Yale University, Withgott has authored nearly 20 scientific research papers and has taught labs in Ecology and other subjects while gaining masters degrees in Biological Sciences (University of Arkansas) and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (University of Arizona).
Scott Brennan teaches environmental science, policy, and journalism at Western Washington University's Huxley College of the Environment. He has also worked as a journalist, policy analyst, and environmental consultant. The recipient of a Duke University research fellowship in marine science, Brennan's accomplishments have been recognized by Washington State University, Western Washington University, and the Society of Professional Journalists.
Scott Brennan teaches environmental science, policy, and journalism at Western Washington University's Huxley College of the Environment. He has also worked as a journalist, policy analyst, and environmental consultant. The recipient of a Duke University research fellowship in marine science, Brennan's accomplishments have been recognized by Washington State University, Western Washington University, and the Society of Professional Journalists.
Content
I. Foundations of Environmental Science
1. An Introduction to Environmental Science
2. Environmental Ethics and Economics: Values and Choices
3. Environmental Policy: Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
4. From Chemistry to Energy to Life
5. Evolution, Biodiversity, and Population Ecology
6. Species Interactions and Community Ecology
7. Environmental Systems and Ecosystem Ecology
II. Environmental Issues and the Search For Solutions
8. Human Population Growth
9. Agriculture, Soils, and Soil Conservation
10. Agriculture, Biotechnology, and the Future of Food
11. Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
12. Resource Management, Forestry, Land Use, and Protected Areas
13. Urbanization and Creating Livable Cities
14. Toxicology and Environmental Health
15. Freshwater Resources: Natural Systems, Human Impact, and Conservation
16. Marine Resources: Natural Systems, Human Impact, and Conservation
17. Atmospheric Science and Air Pollution
18. Global Climate Change
19. Fossil Fuels: Energy and Impacts
20. Conventional Energy Alternatives: Hydropower, Biomass, and Nuclear Energy
21. New Renewable Energy Alternatives
22. Waste Management
23. Sustainable Solutions
1. An Introduction to Environmental Science
2. Environmental Ethics and Economics: Values and Choices
3. Environmental Policy: Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
4. From Chemistry to Energy to Life
5. Evolution, Biodiversity, and Population Ecology
6. Species Interactions and Community Ecology
7. Environmental Systems and Ecosystem Ecology
II. Environmental Issues and the Search For Solutions
8. Human Population Growth
9. Agriculture, Soils, and Soil Conservation
10. Agriculture, Biotechnology, and the Future of Food
11. Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
12. Resource Management, Forestry, Land Use, and Protected Areas
13. Urbanization and Creating Livable Cities
14. Toxicology and Environmental Health
15. Freshwater Resources: Natural Systems, Human Impact, and Conservation
16. Marine Resources: Natural Systems, Human Impact, and Conservation
17. Atmospheric Science and Air Pollution
18. Global Climate Change
19. Fossil Fuels: Energy and Impacts
20. Conventional Energy Alternatives: Hydropower, Biomass, and Nuclear Energy
21. New Renewable Energy Alternatives
22. Waste Management
23. Sustainable Solutions