Conserving the Environment (Current Controversies) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0737746629 ISBN 13: 9780737746624

Publisher: Greenhaven Press, 2010

Synopsis

This book provides readers with must-have information about today's most important environmental conservation concerns, and gives them the tools they need to critically evaluate arguments on both sides of the debate. Background information provides students a comprehensive knowledge of the subject, and a diverse collection of essays educate the student in critical issues such as global warming and biodiversity loss. Differing viewpoints are summarized in a question-and-response format, allowing for easy comprehension. It is vital that your readers have a solid knowledge of this subject, so that they can hold their own in any discussion of the issues.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Explores the gravity of the global environmental problem with respect to climate, air pollution, overpopulation, water supply, and the health of the oceans. Examines the threat of global warming and the long-term impacts of biodiversity loss and extinction. Discusses potential steps to protect the environment, such as reducing emissions and supporting renewable energy sources, and the role of governments and markets in shaping a sustainable global economy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Greenhaven Press
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0737746629
• ISBN 13: 9780737746624
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 216
• Editor: Miller Debra A