Withgott, Jay. creator Brennan, Scott. text xxu New York Pearson 2009 3rd ed. monographic eng

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xvii,400p.: ill.; 25cm. Contents: Foundations of environmental science: An introduction to environmental science -- Environmental economics and environmental policy -- Environmental systems: Chemistry, energy and ecosystems -- Evolution, biodiversity and population ecology -- Species interactions and community ecology -- Environmental issues and the search for solutions -- Soil, agriculture and the future of food -- Biodiversity and conservation biology -- Cities, forests and parks: Land use and resource management -- Environmental health and toxicology -- Geology, minerals and mining -- Fresh water, oceans and coasts: Systems resources and conservation -- Atmospheric science and air pollution -- Global climate change -- Nonrenewable energy sources, their impacts and energy conservation -- Renewable energy alternatives -- Waste management -- Epilogue sustainable solutions. Jay Withgott Includes index, appendix and glossary. GE105.B74 9780136045311 140721