Principle of Environmental Science: Inquiry and Applications 7/e (絕)
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- ISBN：9780071314947
- 作者：William P. Cunningham, Mary Ann Cunningham
- 版次：7
- 年份：2013
- 出版商：McGraw-Hill
- 頁數/規格：456頁/平裝單色
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Rather than the 25 to 30 chapters found in most environmental science textbooks, the authors have limited Principles of Environmental Science: Inquiry and Applications to 16 chapters--perfect for the one-semester, non-majors environmental science course. True to its title, the goal of this concise text is to provide an up-to-date, introductory view of essential themes in environmental science along with offering students numerous opportunities to practice scientific thinking and active learning.
Rather than the 25 to 30 chapters found in most environmental science textbooks, the authors have limited Principles of Environmental Science: Inquiry and Applications to 16 chapters--perfect for the one-semester, non-majors environmental science course. True to its title, the goal of this concise text is to provide an up-to-date, introductory view of essential themes in environmental science along with offering students numerous opportunities to practice scientific thinking and active learning.
Features
- LearnSmart and Interactive Data Analysis in Connect. 6e offered Connect, but we've now developed LearnSmart! Connect will also take data analysis questions from the end of each chapter and offer these as assignable questions within Connect.
- Gorgeous new art: This edition introduces an entirely new art program, with beautiful new drawings that bring key concepts to life. Creative paging also gives the book an accessible, compelling appearance. Dozens of new striking, thought-provoking photographs highlight crucial topics.
- New chapter on climate change: Global warming may well be the most difficult and important challenge the world will face in this century. In response to suggestions from reviewers, we have split coverage of climate change from discussion of air pollution. This gives climate change the attention and emphasis it deserves without diminishing important and current topics in air pollution.
- Up-to-date information: Throughout the text, we provide the most current available data, as well as recent innovations in meeting environmental challenges. We introduce students to current developments such as establishment of Marine Protected Areas, REDD (reducing emissions through deforestation and degradation), renewable energy development in China, fertility declines in the developing world, and the impact of global food trade on world hunger.
- New Case Studies: More than two-thirds of the opening case studies are new to this edition, giving readers current and exciting examples of environmental science in action. These case studies illustrate important principles and demonstrate the importance and interconnections of these issues. Because grim stories can stop students in their tracks, majority of our case studies offer a positive view of progress towards sustainability and environmental protection. And while we updated the case studies for this edition, all case studies from previous editions can be found on Connect at http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com.
- New Exploring Science readings: These boxed readings illustrate how science is actually done as well as presenting information about important topics in environmental science. Many of these readings, like the case studies, give encouraging examples of progress toward sustainability.
- Active Learning readings: Throughout Cunningham 7e, the authors include Active Learning exercises you can include in your lecture. These exercises can promote group discussions and critical thinking.
- Exploring Science reading boxes: These readings exemplify the principles of scientific observation and data gathering to help students understand scientific research.
- Case studies utilize stories to portray real-life global issues that affect our food, quality of life, and future engaging students in content. Case studies from previous editions can be found on the companion website.
- What Do You Think boxes in every chapter provide students critical thinking questions about their personal views for current and future settings
- What Can YOU DO' boxes in every chapter provide students with a situation and potential solutions to the issue. This helps students connect the course to their life and show relevance.
- With Create Express Books you can add additional content on sustainability to help students make `more informed' decisions in their future.
Table of Contents
01 Understanding Our Environment
02 Environmental Systems: Matter and Energy of Life
03 Evolution, Species Interactions, and Biological Communities
04 Human Populations
05 Biomes and Biodiversity
06 Environmental Conservation: Forests, Grasslands, Parks, and Nature Preserves
07 Food and Agriculture
08 Environmental Health and Toxicology
09 Climate
10 Air Pollution
11 Water: Resources and Pollution
12 Environmental Geology and Earth Resources
13 Energy
14 Solid and Hazardous Waste
15 Economics and Urbanization
16 Environmental Policy and Sustainability
01 Understanding Our Environment
02 Environmental Systems: Matter and Energy of Life
03 Evolution, Species Interactions, and Biological Communities
04 Human Populations
05 Biomes and Biodiversity
06 Environmental Conservation: Forests, Grasslands, Parks, and Nature Preserves
07 Food and Agriculture
08 Environmental Health and Toxicology
09 Climate
10 Air Pollution
11 Water: Resources and Pollution
12 Environmental Geology and Earth Resources
13 Energy
14 Solid and Hazardous Waste
15 Economics and Urbanization
16 Environmental Policy and Sustainability
William P. Cunningham, University of Minnesota
Mary Ann Cunningham, Vassar College
Mary Ann Cunningham, Vassar College
