Enger, E: Environmental Science -

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Résumé :
This full-color, introductory environmental science text is known for being concise, conceptual, and value-priced. The approach and reading level cover the basic concepts without overloading students with too much detail. The authors reinforce the text's central theme of interrelationships by providing a historical perspective, information on economic and political realities, discuss the role of different social experiences, and integrate this with the crucial science to describe the natural world and how we affect it.

Biographie:
Eldon is an emeritus professor of biology at Delta College. He has over 30 years of teaching experience in biology, zoology, and environmental science. Eldon has been a Fulbright Exchange Teacher in Australia and Scotland, received the Bergstein Award for Teaching Excellence at Delta College, and participated in an Earthwatch Research Program in Costa Rica. In addition to the environmental science text, Eldon is co-author of the very successful CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY general biology text with McGraw-Hill.

Sommaire:
Chapter 1Environmental InterrelationshipsChapter 2Environmental EthicsChapter 3Risk, Economics, and Environmental Concerns Chapter 4Interrelated Scientific Principles: Matter, Energy, and EnvironmentChapter 5Interactions: Environments and OrganismsChapter 6Kinds of Ecosystems and CommunitiesChapter 7Populations: Characteristics and IssuesChapter 8Energy and Civilization: Patterns of ConsumptionChapter 9Nonrenewable Energy SourcesChapter 10Renewable Energy SourcesChapter 11Biodiversity IssuesChapter 12Land-Use PlanningChapter 13Soil and Its UsesChapter 14Agricultural Methods and Pest ManagementChapter 15Water ManagementChapter 16Air Quality IssuesChapter 17Climate Change: A Twenty-first Century Issue Chapter 18Solid Waste Management and Disposal Chapter 19Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and Wastes Chapter 20Environmental Policy and Decision Making