Keller, Edward A. creator Botkin, Daniel B. text xx Danvers, MA Wiley 2008 monographic und

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xxvi, 454 p.: col ill. 28 cm. 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 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. Edward A. Keller. English Environmental sciences 333.7 K28e 978-0-471-70411-9 251212 20260803094007.0