Human and Environment - (13th Edition)

Author: Miller
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: This book is a photocopied textbook, whose original version is widely used around the world. It elaborates on the relationship between humans and their activities with the environment, centered on the theme of "sustainability." The book is divided into six parts. Part 1 introduces the relationship between humans and sustainable development; Part 2 introduces relevant scientific principles and concepts; Part 3 discusses the relationship between population, resources, and sustainability; Part 4 primarily explains environmental quality and environmental issues, including air pollution, climate change, ozone layer depletion, water pollution, pesticide and pest control, solid and hazardous waste; Part 5 addresses biodiversity conservation and urban development; and Part 6 covers the relationship between the environment and society. The book is extremely rich in content, with up-to-date data, and is accompanied by vivid, illustrative, and engaging illustrations, making it a favorite among readers. As a result, the book has been continuously reprinted and has now reached its 13th edition. The book comes with one CD-ROM, which uses colorful charts and animations to vividly present key concepts from the textbook. Additionally, to facilitate teaching, the book is accompanied by electronic teaching materials and a question bank. To help students further master the relevant knowledge, online learning guides and online tests are provided as teaching support sections. This book can be used as a textbook for environmental education for university students or as a professional English textbook for students majoring in environmental studies.