Environmental Science: A Systems Approach to Sustainable Development

Environmental Science: A Systems Approach to Sustainable Development
ISBN-10
0534538746
ISBN-13
9780534538743
Series
Environmental Science
Pages
608
Language
English
Published
1998
Publisher
Wadsworth Pub.
Author
Daniel D. Chiras

Description

This book helps students make sense out of the complex issues of environmental science. It encourages students to explore underlying themes common to all environmental problems and to consider a whole new generation of creative, long- lasting solutions. Through numerous examples, it gives students a sense of the solutions to the complex mix of environmental challenges facing North America and the rest of the world community.

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