Synopses & Reviews
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. With the central theme throughout the text being interrelatedness, the authors identify major issues and give appropriate examples that illustrate the complex interactions that are characteristic of all environmental issues.
About the Author
Retired from teaching at Delta College summer/2000.Eldon has over 30 years teaching experience in biology, zoology, and environmental science. Eldon has been a Fullbright 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 WCB.Brad is Dean of the Huxley School of Environmental Studies at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. Prior to this, he was Director of Environmental Education for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C. Brad has degrees in political science, public administration, and natural resources from the University of Michigan. Before accepting the appointment with the EPA, Brad was a professor of political science and environmental studies for 15 years.
Table of Contents
Part 1 Environmental Science in a Social Context1 Environmental Interrelationships2 Environmental Ethics3 Risk and Cost: Elements of Decision MakingPart 2 Ecological Principles and Their Applications4 Interrelated Scientific Principles: Matter, Energy, and Environment5 Interactions: Environments and Organisms6 Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities7 Population Principles8 Human Population IssuesPart 3 Energy9 Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption10 Energy Sources11 Nuclear Energy: Benefits and RisksPart 4 Resource Management12 Biodiversity Issues13 Land-Use Planning14 Soil and Its Uses15 Agricultural Methods and Pest Management16 Water ManagementPart 5 Pollution and Policy17 Air Quality Issues18 Solid Waste Management and Disposal19 Regulating Hazardous Materials20 Environmental Policy and Decision Making