Environmental science : a study of interrelationships
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Environmental science : a study of interrelationships
McGraw-Hill, c2013
13th ed., McGraw-Hill international ed
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Available at 9 libraries
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One folded col. maps inserted at end
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Environmental InterrelationshipsChapter 2 Environmental EthicsChapter 3 Environmental Risk: Economics, Assessment, and ManagementChapter 4 Interrelated Scientific Principles: Matter, Energy, and EnvironmentChapter 5 Interactions: Environments and OrganismsChapter 6 Kinds of Ecosystems and CommunitiesChapter 7 Populations: Characteristics and IssuesChapter 8 Energy and CivilizationChapter 9 Energy SourcesChapter 10 Nuclear EnergyChapter 11 Biodiversity IssuesChapter 12 Land-Use PlanningChapter 13 Soil and Its UsesChapter 14 Agricultural Methods and Pest ManagementChapter 15 Water ManagementChapter 16 Air Quality IssuesChapter 17 Solid Waste Management and DisposalChapter 18 Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and WastesChapter 19 Environmental Policy and Decision Making
Appendix 1 Periodic Table of the Elements Appendix 2 Metric Unit Conversion Tables
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