Environmental science : a study of interrelationships / Eldon D. Enger, Bradley F. Smith.

By:

Enger, Eldon D., author

Contributor(s):

Smith, Bradley F., author

Material type:

TextPublication details: New York : McGraw-Hill, 2004.Edition: Ninth editionDescription: 1 volume (various pagings) : color illustrations ; 29 cmISBN:

0072440007

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

628 En32e 2004. 20

LOC classification:

CIR GE 105 E54 2004

Contents:

Interrelatedness -- Environmental Interrelationships -- Environmental Ethics -- Risk and Cost: Elements of Decision Making -- Ecological Principles and Their Application -- Interrelated Scientific Principles: Matter, Energy, and Environment -- Interactions: Environments and Organisms -- Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities -- Population Principles -- Human Population Issues -- Energy -- Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption -- Energy Sources -- Nuclear Energy: Benefits and Risks -- Human Influences on Ecosystems -- Human Impact on Resources and Ecosystems -- Land-Use Planning -- Soil and Its Uses -- Agricultural Methods and Pest Management -- Water Management -- Pollution and Policy -- Air Quality Issues -- Solid Waste Management and Disposal -- Regulating Hazardous Materials -- Environmental Policy and Decision Making.

Summary: This 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 central theme throughout the text is inter relatedness. The authors identify major issues and give appropriate examples that illustrate the complex interactions that are characteristic of all environmental issues.

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Cover image	Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Materials specified	Vol info	URL	Copy number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode	Item holds	Item hold queue priority	Course reserves
	Book	Cavite State University - CCAT Campus		Book	GCS	CIR GE 105 E54 2004 (Browse shelf(Opens below))				1	Available			R0008310

Includes bibliographical references.

Interrelatedness --
Environmental Interrelationships --
Environmental Ethics --
Risk and Cost: Elements of Decision Making --
Ecological Principles and Their Application --
Interrelated Scientific Principles: Matter, Energy, and Environment --
Interactions: Environments and Organisms --
Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities --
Population Principles --
Human Population Issues --
Energy --
Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption --
Energy Sources --
Nuclear Energy: Benefits and Risks --
Human Influences on Ecosystems --
Human Impact on Resources and Ecosystems --
Land-Use Planning --
Soil and Its Uses --
Agricultural Methods and Pest Management --
Water Management --
Pollution and Policy --
Air Quality Issues --
Solid Waste Management and Disposal --
Regulating Hazardous Materials --
Environmental Policy and Decision Making.

This 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 central theme throughout the text is inter relatedness. The authors identify major issues and give appropriate examples that illustrate the complex interactions that are characteristic of all environmental issues.

In English text.

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