Environmental Science: Global Concern Up and Down: Global Concern

Author: William P. Cunningham
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: This book is translated from Environmental Science: A Global Concern, published by McGraw-Hill in the United States in 2001. It is compiled by William P. Cunningham of the University of Minnesota and Barbara Woodworth Saigo of the BioScience journal. Professor Cunningham has been engaged in teaching and research in environmental science for over 40 years, with extensive experience. During the writing process of this book, comments and suggestions were provided by over 100 experts and scholars from North America. The book covers a broad scope, features a systematic theoretical framework, is rich in information, and is well-illustrated. It emphasizes new theories, knowledge, and concepts, and stresses critical thinking. Combined with the latest developments in the field of environmental science, the book also includes many case studies designed to spark students' interest. Concise, clear, and innovative, the book stands out for its vast scope, which is rare among comparable texts. The book is divided into five parts and 25 chapters.
Part 1 (5 chapters) introduces environmental science and ecological principles, covering topics such as the scope of environmental science, environmental ethics and philosophy, the relationship between matter, energy, and life, biotic communities and interspecies interactions, ecosystems and ecosystem restoration and management.
Part 2 (4 chapters) discusses population, ecological economics, environmental health, and toxicology.
Part 3 (6 chapters) covers food, land, and bioresources.
Part 4 (7 chapters) explores geology, atmosphere, weather and climate, air, water, energy utilization and management, and air and water pollution in relation to natural resources.
Part 5 (3 chapters) includes solid waste, toxic and hazardous waste, urbanization-related issues and sustainable development, with the final chapter concluding with "What Should We Do?"
Each chapter begins with "Objectives" and ends with "Summary," accompanied by "Review Questions" and "Thought Questions," which help learners grasp key points and reinforce their knowledge.
In summary, this book is an excellent textbook or reference for environmental science. It is suitable as a teaching reference for university students majoring in environmental-related fields, as well as a chosen textbook for non-environmental majors seeking environmental education. It is also highly beneficial for professionals engaged in teaching, research, and management in the field of environmental protection.