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The Environment: Science, Issues, and Solutions de Mohan K. Wali

The Environment: Science, Issues, and Solutions

Autor Mohan K. Wali, Fatih Evrendilek, M. Siobhan Fennessy
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 30 iul 2009
Strongly grounded in the scientific method and evidence, The Environment: Science, Issues, and Solutions presents an organized, accessible, building block approach that introduces the principles of ecology. This book examines the effects of technology use and the unprecedented economic growth and development that has tipped the natural balance of the environment, resulting in serious local, regional, and global environmental problems. This comprehensive text explores the need for interrelated long-term solutions for the prevention and mitigation of environmental problems.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780849373879
ISBN-10: 0849373875
Pagini: 648
Ilustrații: 320 b/w images, 122 tables and 3
Dimensiuni: 210 x 280 x 33 mm
Greutate: 2.07 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: CRC Press
Colecția CRC Press

Public țintă

Undergraduate

Cuprins

Ecosystem Structure and Function. The Environment and the Nature of Scientific Enquiry. Biosphere and the Science of Ecology. Atmosphere, Climate, and Organisms. The Soil Environment. The Aquatic Environment. Biogeochemical Cycling of Materials. Energy Flows and Ecosystem Productivity. Population Ecology. Community Ecology and Succession. Biomes—the Major Ecosystems of the World. Contemporary Environmental Issues. Human Population Growth. Land Use—Agriculture. Land Use—Forest Resources. Land Use—Mining for Mineral and Coal Resources. Land Use—Urbanization and Transportation. Water Resources—Quantity and Quality. Fuel Energy. Air Quality and Stratospheric Ozone. The Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change. Biological Diversity Loss and the March of Invasive Species. Seeking Solutions. Environmental Policy and Law. Economic Systems, Growth, and Development. Environmental Management. Restoration of Disturbed Ecosystems. Conservation of Biological Diversity and Natural Resources. Sustainable Development.References. Glossary.

Recenzii

"… good guide to comprehend processes, problems and solutions related to the environment. Every chapter is accompanied by figures, illustrations, maps and exercises to provide a better understanding of this important topic."
—D. A. Pinilla, University of Malaga, Malaga, Spain

Notă biografică

Mohan K. Wali, Fatih Evrendilek, M. Siobhan Fennessy

Descriere

Strongly grounded in the scientific method and evidence, this volume presents an organized, accessible, building block approach to introducing the principles of ecology. The book examines the effects of technology use on our environment and the unprecedented economic growth and development that has resulted in serious local, regional, and global environmental problems. It highlights the complexity and integrated nature of environmental issues and includes an in-depth selection of examples and data, case studies, and websites. The book explores the need for interrelated long-term solutions for the prevention and mitigation of environmental problems.