Environmental Science: Foundations and Applications
- ISBN-10
- 1464100268
- ISBN-13
- 9781464100260
- Series
- Environmental Science
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 650
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-02-25
- Publisher
- Macmillan Higher Education
- Authors
- Andrew Friedland, Rick Relyea, David Courard-Hauri
Description
Watch a video clips and view sample chapters at www.whfreeman.com/friedlandpreview Created for non-majors courses in environmental science, environmental studies, and environmental biology, Environmental Science: Foundations and Applications emphasizes critical thinking and quantitative reasoning skills. Students learn how to analyze graphs, measure environmental impact on various scales, and use simple calculations to understand key concepts.With a solid understanding of science fundamentals and how the scientific method is applied, students are able to evaluate information objectively and draw their own conclusions. The text equips students to interpret the wealth of data they will encounter as citizens, professionals, and consumers.
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- 2018-07-03
- 275 pages
- Paperback
- John Wiley & Sons
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