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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE THE WAY THE WORLD WORKS
NEBEL B. WRIGHT R. wydawnictwo: PRENTICE HALL , rok wydania 2000, wydanie VII cena netto: 250.00 Twoja cena 237,50 zł + 5% vat - dodaj do koszyka Bernard J. Nebel ,
(Emeritus) Catonsville Community College
Richard T. Wright , (Emeritus) Gordon College
Published July 1999 by
Engineering/Science/Mathematics
Copyright 2000, 664 pp.
Paper ISBN 0-13-083134-4
For introductory courses in
Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, and Environmental Biology.
Known for its currency and
readability, this text focuses on enabling students 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.
NEW-Coverage of physical
and biological science is strengthened.
NEW-Theme of
sustainability, stewardship and sound science is incorporated throughout.
NEW-End-of-chapter
Environment on the Web essays -Students can collect and analyze data, and draw
conclusions using the most current information on the web.
NEW-All chapters are
thoroughly updated and 2 new chapters are added: Environmental Hazards & Human Health
(Ch. 16) and Economics, Public Policy & the Environment (Ch. 23).
NEW-Chapter-opening case
studies are added and real-world examples are updated.
NEW-Art program is
extensively updated and revised - There are over 70 new photos, over 40 revised
figures, and 43 brand new art pieces.
NEW-Six-part text
organization breaks material down into smaller, more manageable portions.
Text-specific Nebel
Website at www.prenhall.com/nebel-Includes: Chapter Overviews, Self Quizzes, Current
Hyperlinks for each chapter, Netsearch list of key words for each chapter, Glossary of Key
Terms, Career Center, Netnews with access to related newsgroups, Regional Updates on
environmental issues, and Tell Your Representative/Making a Difference.
Making a Difference
sections at the end of each chapter-Suggests courses of action each student can take
to bring about the changes needed to foster sustainability.
Ethics boxes-Emphasizes
that many environmental issues do not involve clear-cut answers, but present ethical
dilemmas.
Global Perspective Boxes-Helps
students appreciate the worldwide nature and scope of the topic under discussion.
Earth Watch Boxes-Brings
controversial or unique perspectives to bear on issues.
Video Case Studies in
every chapter-Provides a synopsis of the ABC News video segments available with the text
as they relate to the chapter material.
2. Ecosystems: Units of
Sustainability.
3. Ecosystems: How They Work.
4. Ecosystems: Population and Succession.
5. Ecosystems and Evolutionary Change.
II. THE HUMAN POPULATION.
6. The Human Population:
Demographics.
7. Addressing the Population Problem.
III. RENEWABLE RESOURCES.
8. Soil and the Soil
Ecosystem.
9. Water: Hydrologic Cycle and Human Use.
10. The Production and Distribution of Food.
11. Wild Species: Biodiversity and Protection.
12. Ecosystems as Resources.
IV. ENERGY.
13. Energy from Fossil
Fuels.
14. Nuclear Energy: Promise and Problems.
15. Renewable Energy.
V. POLLUTION AND PREVENTION.
16. Environmental Hazards
and Human Health.
17. Pests and Pest Control.
18. Water: Pollution and Prevention.
19. Municipal Solid Waste: Disposal and Recovery.
20. Hazardous Chemicals: Pollution and Prevention.
21. The Atmosphere: Climate, Climate Change, and Ozone Depletion.
22. Atmospheric Pollution.
VI. TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
23. Economics, Public
Policy, and the Environment.
24. Sustainable Communities and Lifestyles.
Appendix A: Environmental Organizations.
Appendix B: Units of Measure.
Appendix C: Some Basic Chemical Concepts.
Bibliography and Suggested Reading.
Po otrzymaniu zamówienia poinformujemy, czy wybrany tytuł polskojęzyczny lub
anglojęzyczny jest aktualnie na półce księgarni.
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