Environmental science : a study of interrelationships /
Eldon D. Enger, Delta College, Bradley F. Smith, Western Washington University.
- Fifteenth edition.
- xix, 516 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm
About the Authors
Eldon Enger
Eldon is an emeritus professor of biology at Delta College. He has over 30 years of teaching experience in biology, zoology, and environmental science. Eldon has been a Fulbright Exchange Teacher in Australia and Scotland, received the Bergstein Award for Teaching Excellence at Delta College, and participated in an Earthwatch Research Program in Costa Rica. In addition to the environmental science text, Eldon is co-author of the very successful CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY general biology text with McGraw-Hill.
Bradley Smith
Brad is the Dean Emeritus of Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington. Prior to assuming the position as Dean in 1994, he served as the first Director of the Office of Environmental Education for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C. Brad also served as the Acting President of the National Environmental Education and Training Foundation in Washington, D.C., and as a Special Assistant to the EPA Administrator. Before moving to Washington, D.C., Dean Smith was a professor of political science and environmental studies for 15 years, and the executive director of an environmental education center and nature refuge for five years.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Chapter 1 Environmental Interrelationships Chapter 2 Environmental Ethics Chapter 3 Risk, Economics, and Environmental Concerns Chapter 4 Interrelated Scientific Principles: Matter, Energy, and Environment Chapter 5 Interactions: Environments and Organisms Chapter 6 Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities Chapter 7 Populations: Characteristics and Issues Chapter 8 Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption Chapter 9 Nonrenewable Energy Sources Chapter 10 Renewable Energy Sources Chapter 11 Biodiversity Issues Chapter 12 Land-Use Planning Chapter 13 Soil and Its Uses Chapter 14 Agricultural Methods and Pest Management Chapter 15 Water Management Chapter 16 Air Quality Issues Chapter 17 Climate Change: A Twenty-first Century Issue Chapter 18 Solid Waste Management and Disposal Chapter 19 Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and Wastes Chapter 20 Environmental Policy and Decision Making