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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
ISBN: 0131961594
ISBN 13: 9780131961593
Author: RICHARD T. WRIGHT
Edition: 10 th
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Publication Date: Feb 28, 2007
Pages: 682
ISBN 13: 9780131961593
Author: RICHARD T. WRIGHT
Edition: 10 th
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Publication Date: Feb 28, 2007
Pages: 682
Book Summary
Known for its currency and readability, this book focuses on enabling readers to critically evaluate the latest environmental issues and to apply that understanding to situations and events in their everyday lives. It explores the interactions of humans within the natural environment and probes issues thoroughly examining their scientific basis, their history, and society's response. The authors discuss sustainable development and public policy in terms of how they shape the present and future. Topics covered include ecosystems and how they work; the human population; renewable resources; energy; pollution and prevention; and more. For anyone interested in environmental science, environmental studies, and environmental biology.
Known for its currency and readability, this book focuses on enabling readers to critically evaluate the latest environmental issues and to apply that understanding to situations and events in their everyday lives. It explores the interactions of humans within the natural environment and probes issues thoroughly examining their scientific basis, their history, and society's response. The authors discuss sustainable development and public policy in terms of how they shape the present and future. Topics covered include ecosystems and how they work; the human population; renewable resources; energy; pollution and prevention; and more. For anyone interested in environmental science, environmental studies, and environmental biology.
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