Environmental science : a study of interrelationships /
Eldon D. Enger, Bradley F. Smith.
- Ninth edition.
- New York : McGraw-Hill, 2004.
- 1 volume (various pagings) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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.