Environmental Science | 
 enlarge | Authors: Robert Kaufmann, Cutler Cleveland
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math
Category: Book
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 32598
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 576
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.3
Dimensions (in): 11.4 x 9.4 x 0.7
ISBN: 0073311863
Dewey Decimal Number: 577
EAN: 9780073311869
Publication Date: February 9, 2007
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Product Description
Unlike any other introductory environmental science text, Robert Kaufmann and Cutler Cleveland's Environmental Science takes a fresh approach to the subject by weaving themes of energy and materials, economic systems, and policy throughout the entire text. A story of real science is simply told through examples of cutting-edge content, real-world applications, and a distinctive conceptual illustration program..
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A comprehensive environment textbook for the undergraduate student. November 5, 2007
Zarking Frood (IN, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is excellent in presenting an integrated world view by examining relationships between physical and biological systems. It is not a biology, ecology, or geography book alone, but an interdisciplinary alternative. I really like the "your ecological footprint" exercises in each chapter.
Overall great introductory text March 27, 2007
dirtywatersailor (boston)
This book does a great job of describing basic principals of economics, biology, chemistry and physics and applying these ideas to understand how natural systems work and how humans interact with these systems. The book is well structured starting with basic principles and moving up to application of these ideas to topics such as biodiversity, climate change, water resources, agriculture forests and energy. Both authors are well respected scientists particularly in regards to energy issues and this shows in the underlying theme of basic principles from physics as tools to understand all physical systems.
What this book does:
The book provides a great rigorous explanation of the core sciences and how they inform our understanding of the natural world and social/economic interactions with it. Key environmental problems are discussed presenting students with a strong understanding of what the problem is, how it came about, and what solutions may exist
What this book doesn't do:
This book is truly a science book and does not inject anything in regards to the political controversy surrounding these topics. Thus instructors should encourage students to discuss how we can use the science to inform policy and also to discuss the philosophical ideas that go beyond environmental protection merely as an economic necessity.
contemporary and timely highly recommended
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