Published by Pearson (August 27, 2013) © 2014
Richard Wright | Dorothy BoorseFor introductory courses in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, and Environmental Biology.
With dramatically revised illustrations, the 12th Edition of Environmental Science: Toward a Sustainable Future is even more student-friendly while retaining the currency and accuracy that has made Wright/Boorse a best seller. The text and media program continue to help students understand the science behind environmental issues and what they can do to build a more sustainable future, with further exploration of the hallmark core themes: Science, Sustainability, and Stewardship.
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- I. FRAMEWORK FOR A SUSTATAINABLE FUTURE
- 1. Science and the Environment
- 2. Economics, Politics, and Public Policy
- II. ECOLOGY: THE SCIENCE OF ORGANISMS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT
- 3. Basic Needs of Living Things
- 4. Populations and Communities
- 5. Ecosystems: Energy, Patterns, and Disturbance
- 6. Wild Species and Biodiversity
- 7. The Use and Restoration of Ecosystems
- III. THE HUMAN POPULATION AND ESSENTIAL RESOURCES
- 8. The Human Population
- 9. Population and Development
- 10. Water: Hydrologic Cycle and Human Use
- 11. Soil: Foundation for Land Ecosystems
- 12. The Production and Distribution of Food
- 13. Pests and Pest Control
- IV. HARNESSING ENERGY FOR HUMAN SOCIETY
- 14. Energy from Fossil Fuels
- 15. Renewable Energy
- 16. Nuclear Power
- V. 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: Pollution and Prevention
- VI. STEWARDSHIP FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
- 23. Sustainable Communities and Lifestyles
- Glossary
- Index