Environmental Science: The Way the World Works

by Bernard J. Nebel

Known for its currency and readability, this book focuses on enabling readers to critically evaluate the latest environmental issues and to apply that understanding to situations and events in their everyday lives. It explores the interactions of humans within the natural environment and probes issues thoroughly examining their scientific basis, their history, and society's response. The authors discuss sustainable development and public policy in terms of how they shape the present and future. Topics covered include ecosystems and how they work; the human population; renewable resources; energy; pollution and prevention; and more. For anyone interested in environmental science, environmental studies, and environmental biology.

Genres: Science

Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another textbook that evokes good memories. This one from Environmental Science 101, my freshman year. I remember trudging through the marshlands of a wildlife preserve, conducting a survey of flora and fauna. There were two economics majors in my class who needed science credits for their degrees. They bitched and moaned about having to wade in the mud amongst all the gnats and mosquitoes; I, on the other hand, was having a blast.

Environmental Science was my original major. I later switched it to anthropology, but I still have an interest and an affinity for the field.