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
1 Interrelatedness
1 Environmental Interrelationships
2 Environmental Ethics
3 Risk and Cost: Elements of Decision Making
2 Ecological Principles and Their Application
4 Interrelated Scientific Principles: Matter, Energy, and Environment
5 Interactions: Environments and Organisms
6 Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities
7 Population Principles
8 Human Population Issues
3 Energy
9 Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption
10 Energy Sources
11 Nuclear Energy: Benefits and Risks
4 Human Influences on Ecosystems
12 Human Impact on Resources and Ecosystems
13 Land-Use Planning
14 Soil and Its Uses
15 Agricultural Methods and Pest Management
16 Water Management
5 Pollution and Policy
17 Air Quality Issues
18 Solid Waste Management and Disposal
19 Regulating Hazardous Materials
20 Environmental Policy and Decision Making
Appendix 1 Critical Thinking
Appendix 2 Metric Unit Conversion Tables
Appendix 3 The Periodic Table of the Elements
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