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A beautifully illustrated, introductory textbook in environmental science that explains the basic ecological principles which govern the natural world and considers the many ways in which humans affect the environment. It acquaints undergraduate students, both science and non-science majors, with current environmental issues, and examines in detail the effects of human activities including overpopulation, energy production and consumption, depletion of natural resources, and pollution. A variety of supplementary materials are available. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.


Book Description
Help is on the Web!
There is more to Environment, 4e by Raven and Berg than what you see in this text. An enhanced book-specific Web site will help you further examine critical environmental issues. The Web site offers a variety of activities to help you succeed in your course and additional tools that will help you make environmentally responsible choices.
Online resources include:
* Environmental Debates provide the opportunity to learn about two sides of a contentious issue affecting the environment.
* Activity Links identify the most useful Internet links related to the environment and present short exercises that invite you to use these links to increase your understanding of the material.
* Take a Stand activities encourage you to think critically and carefully weigh the short- and long-term advantages and disadvantages of a particular position relating to an environmental situation.
* Research Projects provide you with specific suggestions for topics, reading materials, research techniques, and activities.
* Case Studies highlight key issues in environmental science and lead you to related Web sites for further information.
* How to Make a Difference shows how to get involved in environmental issues and lists environmental organizations that you can join.
* Student Lounge offers valuable study tips and writing tips that will help you get a better grade.
* Quizzes and Essays test your understanding of each chapter with multiple-choice, true/false questions, and short-answer essay questions. You can email your answers and responses directly to your instructor.


Book Info
Introductory text for undergraduate students, examining critical environment issues. Contains the most recent data available, new material on bacterial source testing, and a 2002 study of organic pollutants in U.S. waterways. Includes companion web site. Previous edition: c2001.


From the Back Cover
Help is on the Web! There is more to Environment, 4e by Raven and Berg than what you see in this text. An enhanced book-specific Web site will help you further examine critical environmental issues. The Web site offers a variety of activities to help you succeed in your course and additional tools that will help you make environmentally responsible choices. Online resources include: Environmental Debates provide the opportunity to learn about two sides of a contentious issue affecting the environment. Activity Links identify the most useful Internet links related to the environment and present short exercises that invite you to use these links to increase your understanding of the material. Take a Stand activities encourage you to think critically and carefully weigh the short- and long-term advantages and disadvantages of a particular position relating to an environmental situation. Research Projects provide you with specific suggestions for topics, reading materials, research techniques, and activities. Case Studies highlight key issues in environmental science and lead you to related Web sites for further information. How to Make a Difference shows how to get involved in environmental issues and lists environmental organizations that you can join. Student Lounge offers valuable study tips and writing tips that will help you get a better grade. Quizzes and Essays test your understanding of each chapter with multiple-choice, true/false questions, and short-answer essay questions. You can email your answers and responses directly to your instructor.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Covering the enormous environmental challenges facing our world today, this edition helps readers think critically about these challenges and understand the concepts that underlie environmental problems. Rather than telling readers what to think, the book provides the information and tools they need to reach their own conclusions.

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