"Environmental Science: A Global Concern, Tenth Edition" is a comprehensive presentation of environmental science for non-science majors which emphasizes critical thinking, environmental... This description may be from another edition of this product.
I believe this textbook worked very well in my Environmental Biology class in college. I had great examples and detailed picture. I enjoyed this book very much and in the end I was able to get an A in my class. :]
Gentle on the issues but well written.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I am an environmental science teacher who chooses to use this book. I agree with the long winded reviewer that this book is gentle on the issues, but believe this approach to be important in an introductory course. As the teacher, I make it my job to color the issues I find important. The 8th edition is out, so this version will become less popular.
A clearly defined study of environmental science
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This text is a clearly defined study of environmental science. It is full of content and each chapter offers extensional learning through the use open-ended presentations of current events applicable to the content. There are loads of interesting topics and there are also references to Online sources for additional information. This is an excellent book for the study of environmental science.
An excellent text of relevant content
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This text does an excellent job of introducing the reader to relevant material with regard to the study of environmental science. The chapters feature current real-life events in an extension format that allows for open-ended discussion and direct application of the content. The text does a great job explaining the role of socioeconomic factors as contributors to global environmental degredation. It can make one consider and question the logic and ethics behind much of what is done by government, industry, and the individual.
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