Environment - Hardcover

Raven, Peter H.; Berg, Linda R.; Hassenzahl, David M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470292660 ISBN 13: 9780470292662

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2008

Synopsis

A Journey into Environmental Science

Just as a Global Positioning System helps you steer your car through systems of roads and highways, Environment, 6th Edition helps you navigate the interconnected–environmental systems presented in your environmental science course. By taking you from general principles to specific applications, Environment, 6th Edition helps you direct your path to understanding today′s interrelated issues in environmental science. Environment, 6th Edition effectively blends solid scientific content with many examples of problems and solutions empowering you to make informed and responsible choices as you progress on your journey.

On your journey with Environment, 6th Edition you will:
∗ Explore how the various aspects of the environment interact and connect, and thus how changes in one part of the environment can affect other parts.
∗ Reach your own informed decisions on the various perspectives of environmental issues affecting the world today.

Plus, a wealth of resources are available to you online including:
∗ WileyPLUS, a powerful online tool that provides you with an integrated suite of learning resources, including an online version of the text, in one easy–to–use website.
∗ New "Campus EnviroNews" which connect current environment issues to students′ lives on campus.
∗ And additional information and resources, including real environmental news video footage from around the world and in your own geographic region and backyard.

About this title

Synopsis

This book offers a journey into Environmental Science. Just as a Global Positioning System helps you steer your car through systems of roads and highways, "Environment, Sixth Edition" helps you navigate the interconnected-environmental systems presented in your environmental science course. By taking you from general principles to specific applications, "Environment, Sixth Edition" helps you direct your path to understanding today's interrelated issues in environmental science. "Environment, Sixth Edition" effectively blends solid scientific content with many examples of problems and solutions empowering you to make informed and responsible choices as you progress on your journey.On your journey with "Environment, Sixth Edition" you will: explore how the various aspects of the environment interact and connect, and thus how changes in one part of the environment can affect other parts; and, reach your own informed decisions on the various perspectives of environmental issues affecting the world today. Plus, a wealth of resources are available to you online including: WileyPLUS, a powerful online tool that provides you with an integrated suite of learning resources, including an online version of the text, in one easy-to-use website; New 'Campus EnviroNews' which connect current environment issues to students' lives on campus; and, additional information and resources, including real environmental news video footage from around the world and in your own geographic region and backyard.

From the Back Cover

A Guide to the Environment.

More people than ever before are interested in appreciating the natural wonders and beauty of the environment. Environment, Fifth Edition provides you with a practical guide to understanding, appreciating, and preserving the Earth′s environment. With a balanced view, this book provides the information and tools to help you understand and appreciate our environment. It effectively blends solid scientific content with many examples of problems and solutions empowering you to make informed and responsible choices.

With this guide to the environment you will:

• take a closer look at the environmental issues that affect our lives
• examine in depth ecosystems, the physical environment, and Earth′s biomes.
• explore the problems of overpopulation as well as other environmental concerns such as air pollution and the pesticide dilemma.

Plus, a wealth of resources including:

• Real–life case studies that offer in–depth analyses of actual situations.
• ′You Can Make a Difference; boxes in each chapter to help you take an active role in improving the environment.
• Additional online information and  resources, including real environmental news footage from around the world and in your own geographic region.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0470292660
• ISBN 13: 9780470292662
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 672