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Environment, 2/e is a serious science text that is appealing and understandable to students from all disciplines. It takes a solutions-oriented approach to environmental problems by providing students with information and allowing them to make their own conclusions.

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.