Environmental science : toward a sustainable future.
Wright, Richard T., 1933-
Environmental science : toward a sustainable future. - 11th ed., International ed. / Richard T. Wright, Dorothy F. Boorse. - Boston, [Mass.] ; London : Benjamin Cummings, c2011. - xxii, 674 p. : col. ill., col. maps, col. port. ; 28 cm.
Previous ed.: Harlow: Pearson, 2008.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part one:Framework for a sustainable future -- 1.Science and the environment -- 2.Economics, politics and public policy -- Part two: Ecology: the science of organisms and their environment -- 3.Basic needs of living things -- 4.Populations and communities -- 5.Ecosystems: energy, patters and disturbance -- 6.Wild species and biodersity -- 7.The use and restoratio of ecosystems -- Part three: The human population and essential resources -- 8.The human population -- 9.Population and development -- 10.Water: hydrologic cycle and human use -- 11.Soil: the foundation for land ecosystems -- 12.The production and distribution of food -- 13.Pests and pest control -- Part four. Harnessing energy for human societies -- 14.Energy from fossil fules -- 15.Nuclear power -- 16.Renewable energy -- Part five. Pollution and prevention -- 17.Environmental hazards and human health -- 18.Global climate change -- 19.Atmospheric pollution -- 20.Water pollution and its prevention -- 21.Municipal solid waste: disposal and recovery -- 22.Hazardous chemicals: pollutio and prevention -- Part six: Toward a sustainable future -- 23.Sustainable communities and lifestyle.
By emphasizing the memorable themes of science, sustainability and stewardship, this textbook helps readers understand the science behind environmental issues and what they can do to build a more sustainable future.
9780321701404 (pbk.) : £44.99 9780321701404
Environmental sciences.
Environment and Ecology.
Biology, life sciences
Ecological science, the Biosphere
The environment
GE105
363.7 WRI
Environmental science : toward a sustainable future. - 11th ed., International ed. / Richard T. Wright, Dorothy F. Boorse. - Boston, [Mass.] ; London : Benjamin Cummings, c2011. - xxii, 674 p. : col. ill., col. maps, col. port. ; 28 cm.
Previous ed.: Harlow: Pearson, 2008.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part one:Framework for a sustainable future -- 1.Science and the environment -- 2.Economics, politics and public policy -- Part two: Ecology: the science of organisms and their environment -- 3.Basic needs of living things -- 4.Populations and communities -- 5.Ecosystems: energy, patters and disturbance -- 6.Wild species and biodersity -- 7.The use and restoratio of ecosystems -- Part three: The human population and essential resources -- 8.The human population -- 9.Population and development -- 10.Water: hydrologic cycle and human use -- 11.Soil: the foundation for land ecosystems -- 12.The production and distribution of food -- 13.Pests and pest control -- Part four. Harnessing energy for human societies -- 14.Energy from fossil fules -- 15.Nuclear power -- 16.Renewable energy -- Part five. Pollution and prevention -- 17.Environmental hazards and human health -- 18.Global climate change -- 19.Atmospheric pollution -- 20.Water pollution and its prevention -- 21.Municipal solid waste: disposal and recovery -- 22.Hazardous chemicals: pollutio and prevention -- Part six: Toward a sustainable future -- 23.Sustainable communities and lifestyle.
By emphasizing the memorable themes of science, sustainability and stewardship, this textbook helps readers understand the science behind environmental issues and what they can do to build a more sustainable future.
9780321701404 (pbk.) : £44.99 9780321701404
Environmental sciences.
Environment and Ecology.
Biology, life sciences
Ecological science, the Biosphere
The environment
GE105
363.7 WRI