Environmental Science: The Way the World Works

Environmental Science: The Way the World Works by Nebel, Bernard J.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780130831347.

New edition of a text that provides up-to-date information on environmental science issues and connects them to a framework of ideas and values. Organized around the central themes of sustainability, stewardship, and sound science, Nebel (biology, Catonsville Community College) and Wright (biology, Gordon College) present 24 chapters that discuss ecosystems and how they work; the human population; renewable resources; energy; pollution and prevention; and towards a sustainable future. Chapters begin with a story or case study and contain essays on earth watch, ethics, global perspective, and issues that appear on the web site. Extensively illustrated in color. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)