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Career Opportunities in Conservation and the Environment (Career Opportunities) - Softcover

Greenland, Paul; Sheldon, AnnaMarie L.

 
9780816067435: Career Opportunities in Conservation and the Environment (Career Opportunities)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0816067430 ISBN 13: 9780816067435
Publisher: Checkmark Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

Conservation and environmental jobs account for between 1 and 3 percent of total U.S. employment, and educational options for this field have grown significantly in recent years. According to U.S. News & World Report, there are now some 515 colleges that offer degrees in natural resources and conservation fields, 266 that offer environmental sciences programs, and 241 that offer environmental studies programs. ""Career Opportunities in Conservation and the Environment"" features more than 70 profiles of careers in these flourishing areas. Cutting across several broad industries - such as agriculture, education, engineering, law, and science - jobs in conservation and the environment can be found in such diverse settings as nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, hospitals, utilities, and other public and private businesses. Career profiles include: Agricultural consultant, Atmospheric scientist, Environmental attorney, Environmental engineer, Environmental science professor, Farm manager, Fish and wildlife officer, Forester, Landscape architect, Outdoor education instructor, and, Wilderness guide.

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About the Author

Paul R. Greenland is a writer and editor specializing in business and general nonfiction reference works. He has edited or contributed to many reference works, including The Encyclopedia of Chicago, The Encyclopedia of American Industries, and The Encyclopedia of Global Industries. Greenland lives in Illinois. AnnaMarie L. Sheldon is a freelance business and education writer and editor. She has edited or contributed to many reference works and has also developed and written a series of career preparation guides now used statewide by Michigan's intermediate school districts.

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Publisher
Checkmark Publishing
Publication date
2007
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0816067430
ISBN 13 
9780816067435
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
272