ABSTRACT

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.

part |2 pages

Section A: Ecosystem Structure and Function

chapter 2|14 pages

Biosphere and the Science of Ecology

chapter 3|18 pages

Atmosphere, Climate, and Organisms

chapter 4|24 pages

The Soil Environment

chapter 5|22 pages

The Aquatic Environment

chapter 6|18 pages

Biogeochemical Cycling of Materials

chapter 7|22 pages

Energy Flows and Ecosystem Productivity

chapter 8|20 pages

Population Ecology

chapter 9|22 pages

Community Ecology and Succession

chapter 10|28 pages

Biomes-the Major Ecosystems of the World

chapter 11|22 pages

Human Population Growth

chapter 12|22 pages

Land Use-Agriculture

chapter 13|20 pages

Land Ue-Forest Resources

chapter 15|22 pages

Land Use-Urbanization and Transportation

chapter 16|24 pages

Water Resources-Quantity and Quality

chapter 17|22 pages

Fuel Energy

chapter 18|26 pages

Air Quality and Stratospheric Ozone

chapter 19|28 pages

The Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change

part |2 pages

Section C: Seeking Solutions

chapter 21|18 pages

Environmental Policy and Law

chapter 22|24 pages

Economic Systems, Growth, and Development

chapter 23|18 pages

Environmental Management

chapter 24|18 pages

Restoration of Disturbed Ecosystems

chapter 26|16 pages

Sustainable Development

chapter |26 pages

References

chapter |4 pages

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