Earth Science: Understanding Environmental Systems - Softcover

Spencer, Edgar W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072341467 ISBN 13: 9780072341461

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2002

Synopsis

Earth Science: Understanding Environmental Systems is intended for introductory courses in Earth Science and Earth Systems Science, which place emphasis on the systems approach to earth science with special attention to the impact these systems have on the environment. It is appropriate for non-science majors with no previous college science or mathematics courses.

The primary goals of this book are to provide the background the general student needs to understand the way Earth works, how knowledge of Earth relates to the environmental issues confronting our society, and how scientists go about examining these issues.

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Synopsis

"Earth Science: Understanding Environmental Systems" is intended for introductory courses in Earth Science and Earth Systems Science, which place emphasis on the systems approach to earth science with special attention to the impact these systems have on the environment. It is appropriate for non-science majors with no previous college science or mathematics courses. The primary goals of this book are to provide the background the general student needs to understand the way Earth works, how knowledge of Earth relates to the environmental issues confronting our society, and how scientists go about examining these issues.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072341467
• ISBN 13: 9780072341461
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 544