Essential Environment: The Science behind the Stories (3rd Edition) [Paperback]

Jay H. Withgott (Author), Scott R. Brennan (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0136045316 | ISBN-13: 978-0136045311 | Publication Date: September 18, 2008 | Edition: 3

Essential Environment: The Science Behind the Storiesretains all the popular features of its parent volume, Environment: The Science behind the Stories–including its integrated central case study approach and its focus on the scientific process, current data, and critical thinking–in a brief 17-chapter book. An introduction to environmental science, Environmental economics and environmental policy, Environmental systems: Chemistry, energy, and ecosystems, Evolution, biodiversity, and population ecology, Species interactions and community ecology, Human population, Soils, agriculture, and the future of food, Biodiversity and conservation biology, Cities, forests, and parks: Land use and resource management, Environmental health and toxicology, Geology, minerals, and mining, Freshwater and marine systems and resources, The atmosphere and air pollution, Global climate change, Nonrenewable energy sources, their impacts, and energy conservation, Renewable energy alternatives, Waste management,Epilogue: Sustainable Solutions. Intended for those interested in learning the basics of environmental science.

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About the Author

Jay H. Withgott is a science and environmental writer with a background in scientific research and teaching. He holds degrees from Yale University, the University of Arkansas, and the University of Arizona. As a researcher, he has published scientific papers on topics in ecology, evolution, animal behavior, and conservation biology in journals including Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Proceedings of the Royal Society of London B, Evolution, and Animal Behavior. He has taught university-level laboratory courses in ecology, ornithology, vertebrate diversity, anatomy, and general biology.

As a science writer, Jay has authored articles for a variety of journals and magazines including Science, New Scientist, BioScience, Smithsonian, Current Biology, Conservation in Practice, and Natural History. He combines his scientific expertise with his past experience as a reporter and editor for daily newspapers to make science accessible and engaging for general audiences.

Jay lives with his wife, biologist Susan Masta, in Portland, Oregon.

 

Scott Brennan has taught environmental science, ecology, resource policy, and journalism at Western Washington University and at Walla Walla Community College. He has also worked as a journalist, photographer, and consultant.

Scott has cultivated his expertise in environmental science and public policy by serving as Campaign Director of Alaskans for Responsible Mining, as Executive Conservation Fellow of the National Parks Conservation Association in Washington, D.C., and as a consultant to the U.S. Department of Defense Environmental Security Office at the Pentagon. When not at work, Scott is likely to be found exploring the Chugach Mountains and the Bristol Bay drainages in southwest Alaska. He lives with his wife, Angela, and their dogs Raven and Hatcher, in south central Alaska’s Chester Creek Watershed.

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 456 pages
• Publisher: Addison Wesley; 3 edition (September 18, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0136045316
• ISBN-13: 978-0136045311
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,216 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #9 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Earth Sciences > Environmental Science
  • #22 in Books > Science & Math > Environment
  • #68 in Books > Science & Math > Nature & Ecology

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enviro Bio Book!, June 17, 2010

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This review is from: Essential Environment: The Science behind the Stories (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

This is an excellent book for those that do not know much about the environment and what we can do to improve our own environment. I am using it for a class. I would recommnend it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good book. but..., September 27, 2011

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This review is from: Essential Environment: The Science behind the Stories (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

so this book is really good, the chapters are well laid out and relatively concise and to the point. at the start of every chapter it starts with a case study that is refers back to. it is one i plan on keeping. thus i was disappointed in the condition i received it.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Info...but PAPERBACK????, September 2, 2009

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This review is from: Essential Environment: The Science behind the Stories (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

My daughter is using this for an online course at Bryan College. It is filled with great info written in an engaging manner. As a mom who is buying college textbooks, I must tell the publisher that $100 for a paperback text stinks...