Environment

by Peter H. Raven, Linda R. Berg, David M. Hassenzahl

Offering a more concise resource for environmental scientists, the seventh edition explores important environmental issues and shows how to apply this information on the job. It focuses on a systems approach, presenting a framework for thinking about environmental science. The recurring theme of global climate change as a system is integrated throughout the chapters, uncovering both the positive and negative roles that people play in that system. Environmental scientists will also benefit from the revised art program. New photos and illustrations help reinforce concepts and make the material come to life.

Genres: Science, Environment, School

656 pages, Paperback

First published January 15, 1993

Reviews

[Liliana]

I had to read this for my environmental and sustainability class and it was very helpful!

[Ike Sharpless]

I use this textbook for my intro to environmental studies class - it does an excellent job providing a blend of basic science, environmental law, and public policy. It's too expensive, but what are you gonna do...

[Jennifer]

This is a textbook. It's a great non-partisan contemporary review of the state of physical ecology, and the effects man's modern lifestyle has had on the earth.

[Christina]

The worst part about this textbook (other than the utterly depressing content but that's okay) is the formatting and how all the headers look the same, which makes it really hard to take notes on. Of course, I think that's just a personal problem.
What sucks the most about the class I had to get this book for was I read the whole textbook and the prof doesn't even make us use it. Ugh.