engages students with integrated central case studies that provide students with a tangible framework for understanding science in a brief 18-chapter book. Jay Withgott and new co-author Matt Laposata present the latest coverage of environmental science and introduce new FAQ sections to address common student misconceptions.
I. FOUNDATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
1. Science and Sustainability:An Introduction to Environmental Science
2. Environmental Systems: Chemistry, Energy, and Ecosystems
3. Evolution, Biodiversity, and Population Ecology
4. Species Interactions and Community Ecology
5. Environmental Economics and Environmental Policy
II. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND THE SEARCH FOR SOLUTIONS
6. Human Population
7. Soil, Agriculture, and the Future of Food
8. Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
9. Forests, Forest Management, and Protected Areas
10. Environmental Health and Toxicology
11. Geology, Minerals, and Mining
12. Fresh Water, Oceans, and Coasts
13. Atmospheric Science and Air Pollution
14. Global Climate Change
15. Nonrenewable Energy Sources, Their Impacts, and Energy Conservation
16. Renewable Energy Alternatives
17. Managing Our Waste
18. The Urban Environment: Creating Sustainable Cities.
Epilogue: Sustainable Solutions
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