Raven, Peter H. creator Berg, Linda R. Hassenzahl, David M. text bibliography nju Hoboken, NJ Wiley c2008 2008 6th ed. monographic eng

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1 v. (various pagings) : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 28 cm. Introducing environmental science and sustainability -- Environmental laws, economics, and ethics -- Ecosystems and energy -- Ecosystems and living organisms -- Ecosystems and the physical environment -- Major ecosystems of the world -- Human health and environmental toxicology -- Population change -- Addressing population issues -- The urban world -- Fossil fuels -- Nuclear energy -- Renewable energy and conservation -- Water: a limited resource -- Soil resources -- Minerals: a nonrenewable resource -- Preserving Earth's biological diversity -- Land resources -- Food resources: a challenge for agriculture -- Air pollution -- Global climate change-- Water pollution -- The pesticide dilemma -- Solid and hazardous wastes -- Tomorrow's world -- Appendices: review of basic chemistry -- Graphing -- Units of measure: some useful conversions -- Abbreviations, formulas, and acronyms used in this text -- Glossary. Peter H. Raven, Linda R. Berg, David M. Hassenzahl. "2006 world population data sheet" (1 folded leaf) in pocket. Includes bibliographical references and index. Environmental education Environmental policy Conservation of natural resources GE70 .R38 2008 363.7 0470119268 (pbk.) 9780470119266 2008297210 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0814/2008297210-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0814/2008297210-t.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0814/2008297210-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0814/2008297210-t.html ZQP 080221 20170128154654.0 15188116