Essential Environment Kit : The Science behind the Stories (ValuePack Component) by Jay H. Withgott and Matthew Laposata (2014, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherBenjamin-Cummings Publishing Company
ISBN-100321984579
ISBN-139780321984579
eBay Product ID (ePID)203454402

Product Key Features

Number of Pages480 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameEssential Environment Kit : the Science Behind the Stories (Valuepack Component)
SubjectEnvironmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental)
Publication Year2014
TypeTextbook
AuthorJay H. Withgott, Matthew Laposata
Subject AreaScience
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight32.8 Oz
Item Length10.8 in
Item Width9 in

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Edition Number5
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2014-026297
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal363.7
Table Of Content1 Science and Sustainability: An Introduction to Environmental Science 2 Environmental Systems: Matter, Energy, and Ecosystems 3 Evolution, Biodiversity, and Population Ecology 4 Species Interactions and Community Ecology 5 Economics, Policy, and Sustainable Development 6 Human Population 7 Soil, Agriculture, and the Future of Food 8 Biodiversity and Conservation Biology 9 Forests, Forest Management, and Protected Areas 10 Environmental Health and Toxicology 11 Geology, Minerals, and Mining 12 Fresh Water, Oceans, and Coasts 13 Atmospheric Science, Air Quality, and Pollution Control 14 Global Climate Change 15 Nonrenewable Energy Sources, Their Impacts, and Energy Conservation 16 Renewable Energy Alternatives 17 Managing Our Waste 18 The Urban Environment: Creating Sustainable Cities Epilogue: Sustainable Solutions Appendix A: Answers to Data Analysis Questions Appendix B: How to Interpret Graphs Appendix C: Metric System Appendix D: Periodic Table of the Elements Appendix E: Geologic Time Scale Glossary Credits Index
Synopsis#1 best-selling Environmental Science text and media package is now even better Essential Environment: The Science behind the Stories, Fifth Edition engages students using current, integrated case studies that provide a context for understanding science and environmental concerns in a brief, 18-chapter text. Jay Withgott and Matt Laposata present the latest understanding of environmental science along with expanded FAQ discussions that address common student misconceptions and with new Data Analysis questions that build quantitative literacy. MasteringEnvironmentalScience (R) with eText is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment product that improves results by helping students quickly master concepts both in and outside the classroom. MasteringEnvironmentalScience incorporates activities written by the authors, so your students will arrive better prepared for class. The book and MasteringEnvironmentalScience work together to create a classroom experience that makes teaching and learning more efficient and enjoyable. Note: If you are purchasing the standalone text or electronic version, MasteringEnvironmentalScience does not come automatically packaged with the text. To purchase MasteringEnvironmentalScience please visit www.masteringenvironmentalscience.com or you can purchase a package of the physical text + MasteringEnvironmentalScience by searching for 0321984455 / 9780321984456. MasteringEnvironmentalScience is not a self-paced technology and should only be purchased when required by an instructor., #1 best-selling Environmental Science text and media package is now even better! Essential Environment: The Science behind the Stories, Fifth Edition engages students using current, integrated case studies that provide a context for understanding science and environmental concerns in a brief, 18-chapter text. Jay Withgott and Matt Laposata present the latest understanding of environmental science along with expanded FAQ discussions that address common student misconceptions and with new Data Analysis questions that build quantitative literacy. MasteringEnvironmentalScience ® with eText is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment product that improves results by helping students quickly master concepts both in and outside the classroom. MasteringEnvironmentalScience incorporates activities written by the authors, so your students will arrive better prepared for class. The book and MasteringEnvironmentalScience work together to create a classroom experience that makes teaching and learning more efficient and enjoyable. Note: If you are purchasing the standalone text or electronic version, MasteringEnvironmentalScience does not come automatically packaged with the text. To purchase MasteringEnvironmentalScience please visit www.masteringenvironmentalscience.com or you can purchase a package of the physical text + MasteringEnvironmentalScience by searching for 0321984455 / 9780321984456. MasteringEnvironmentalScience is not a self-paced technology and should only be purchased when required by an instructor.
LC Classification NumberGE105.B74 2016

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