Environmental Science: Earth as a Living Planet

Daniel B. Botkin; Edward A. Keller

ISBN 10: 0470118555 / ISBN 13: 9780470118559

Published by Wiley, 2009

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0470118555I4N00

Synopsis:

For more than two decades, Botkin has helped environmental scientists apply ecological science to environmental management. Updated and revised to include the latest research in the field, the seventh edition continues to present a balanced analytical and interdisciplinary approach to the field. It emphasizes the scientific process throughout to develop critical thinking skills. The material has been streamlined to bring the issues and the science to the forefront. The new design and updated images help to highlight key points. Five central themes are also presented to help environmental scientists think about the issues: Human Population Growth, Sustainability, A Global Perspective, An Urban World, and Science and Values.

From the Back Cover: To Understand the News, You Need to Understand the Science.

With Botkin and Keller's seventh edition of Environmental Science: Earth as a Living Planet, you will develop critical- and scientific-thinking skills so you can reason through environmental issues and make your own decisions regarding the environment. the author's balanced approach will provide you with a strong foundation in Environmental Science on which you can continue to build your knowledge and understanding of the field and to explore and appreciate the study of the environment.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Environmental Science: Earth as a Living ...
Publisher: Wiley
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket