Essential environmental science /
Edward A. Keller.
- Danvers, MA : Wiley, 2008.
- xxvi, 454 p.: col ill. 28 cm.
Fundamental issues in environmental science -- Human population growth -- Biogeochemical cycles -- Ecosystems -- Biological diversity -- Restoration ecology -- Forests and wildlife -- Environmental health, pollution and toxicology -- Agriculture and environment -- Energy and environment -- Water and environment -- Oceans and environment -- Earth`s atmosphere and climate -- Air pollution and environment -- Minerals and environment -- Waste management -- Natural hazards -- Environmental economics -- Planning for a sustainable future.
Essential Environmental Science provides a non-quantitative approach that is based on principles, critical thinking and the big questions that are driving the field today. It offers a condensed look at the field, covering topics in way that will help readers answer the "big questions