Basics of Environmental Science / Edition 2

by Michael Allaby

Overview

The new edition of this popular student text offers an engaging introduction to environmental study. It covers the entire breadth of the environmental sciences, providing concise, non-technical explanations of physical processes and systems and the effects of human activities. In this second edition the scientific background to major environmental issues is clearly explained. These include:
* global warming
* genetically modified foods
* desertification
* acid rain
* deforestation
* human population growth
* depleting resources
* nuclear power generation
* descriptions of the 10 major biomes.
Special student text features include illustrations and explanatory diagrams, boxed case studies, concepts and definitions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415211765
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/21/2000
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	340
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Michael Allaby

Table of Contents

List of Figures, List of Tables, Preface to the Second Edition, How to Use This Book, 1 Introduction, 2 Earth Sciences, 3 Physical Resources, 4 Biosphere, 5 Biological Resources, 6 Environmental Management, End of book summary, Glossary, Bibliography, Index

Editorial Reviews

Allaby introduces general readers and, presumably, beginning students, though he does not say so, to most of the topics included under the general heading: earth sciences, physical resources, biosphere, biological resources, and environmental management. Each of the six chapters can be read independently, which makes for a certain degree of overlap. He has updated the 1996 first edition to incorporate new controversies, especially the debate over the safety and desirability of genetically modified foods; new information that has become available; and more web sites for deeper study. The glossary does not indicate pronunciation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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