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Environmental Science

Toward a Sustainable Future

Onbekend Engels 2017 9780134857169
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For introductory courses in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, and Environmental Biology.

Equipping learners to understand the roles of science, sustainability, and stewardship
The 13th Edition of Environmental Science: Toward a Sustainable Future retains its current content and memorable themes of Science, Sustainability and Stewardship while expanding on the student-friendly approach with built-in study tools that make Wright/Boorse a bestseller. Presenting the most current and relevant Environmental Science issues and research along with new Concept Check and Understand the Data questions, the text helps students understand the science behind environmental issues.

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ISBN13:9780134857169
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:onbekend

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<p><strong>I. FRAMEWORK FOR A SUSTATAINABLE FUTURE</strong><br>1. Science and the Environment<br>2. Economics, Politics, and Public Policy</p> <p><strong>II. ECOLOGY: THE SCIENCE OF ORGANISMS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT</strong><br>3. Basic Needs of Living Things<br>4. Populations and Communities<br>5. Ecosystems: Energy, Patterns, and Disturbance<br>6. Wild Species and Biodiversity<br>7. The Use and Restoration of Ecosystems</p> <p><strong>III. THE HUMAN POPULATION AND ESSENTIAL RESOURCES</strong><br>8. The Human Population<br>9. Population and Development<br>10. Water: Hydrologic Cycle and Human Use<br>11. Soil: Foundation for Land Ecosystems<br>12. The Production and Distribution of Food<br>13. Pests and Pest Control</p> <p><strong>IV. HARNESSING ENERGY FOR HUMAN SOCIETY</strong><br>14. Energy from Fossil Fuels<br>15. Nuclear Power<br>16. Renewable Energy</p> <p><strong>V. POLLUTION AND PREVENTION</strong><br>17. Environmental Hazards and Human Health<br>18. Global Climate Change<br>19. Atmospheric Pollution<br>20. Water Pollution and Its Prevention<br>21. Municipal Solid Waste: Disposal and Recovery<br>22. Hazardous Chemicals: Pollution and Prevention</p> <p><strong>VI. STEWARDSHIP FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE</strong><br>23. Sustainable Communities and Lifestyles</p> <p>Appendix A: Environmental Organizations<br>Appendix B: Units of Measure<br>Appendix C: Units of MeasurE</p>

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