Living with the Earth: Concepts in Environmental Health Science, Second Edition [Hardcover]

Gary S. Moore (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 25, 2002 | ISBN-10: 1566705851 | ISBN-13: 978-1566705851 | Edition: 2

Still a revolutionary concept, this Web-enhanced book Living with the Earth: Concepts in Environmental Health Science, Second Edition continues the standard of excellence that earned the first edition the CHOICE award for Outstanding Academic Book in 1999. It incorporates traditional concepts in environmental and health science with new, emerging, and controversial issues associated with environmental threats to human health and ecology. In addition, the Web site, maintained by the author, gives you a technological edge.

HERE'S WHAT YOU GET IN TEXT:

Accurate infographic illustrations such as 3-D bar charts, 3-D pie charts, and detailed maps

Tables designed using the most recently available data

HERE'S THE WEB ADVANTAGE:

Words from the World with comments and information from students and professionals around the globe

Live chatroom with the author during the semester

Test bank and study questions giving a thorough understanding of the concepts covered

Microsoft PowerPoint presentation slides in digital format

Study guides for each chapter with detailed notes, full-color figures, and tables of importance

Printable sample questions and answers in a separate location for each chapter

Search tools for online journals and databases covering useful, up-to-date information in health and environmental topics

News flashes relating to current topics in every chapter

The author presents a balanced and objective picture of opposing scientific views on major issues ranging from global warming and the Greenhouse Effect to reproductive problems associated with endocrine disruptors. More than 280 richly detailed graphs, charts, figures, and photographs put the information right at your fingertips. The glossary provides over 300 definitions and a section on acronyms and abbreviations. Kept current via the author's Web site, this is a "living" environmental health book, reflecting the latest information. The Web site is classroom tested, and designed to maximize the use of the Living with the Earth as a text, training tool, or resource for professionals.


VISIT THE WEB SITE!
Cut and paste the following address into your browser to get a first-hand glimpse of what the Living with the Earth Web site offers:

http://www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~envhl565

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Filled with more than 280 richly detailed graphs, charts, figures, and photographs, and illustrations continually updated via a correlating web-site, this book is a "living" environmental health book with a technological edge. Research the latest information on emerging diseases, population issues, environmental illnesses, and food safety. Take a walk through the rain forest, visit NASA's International Space Station, or discover other web links to the most recent environmental health topics through the author's accompanying web site. This web-enhanced book is a valuable tool for researchers and professionals in the fields of Environmental Science, Environmental Health, Public Health, Environmental Engineering, Infectious Diseases, and more. It is also indispensable for professors, graduate and undergraduate students, as well as environmentally active citizens. Living With the Earth, remarkable both in it's content and it's ability to stay updated through the web-site, is essential for today's ever expanding technological world. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

Living with the Earth: Concepts in Environmental Health Science- A Web-Enhanced Book incorporates traditional concepts in environmental and health science with new, emerging, and controversial issues associated with environmental threats to human health and ecology. Opposing scientific views on major issues such as global warming, overpopulation, the causes of cancer, endocrine disrupters, and many other issues are presented with a balanced and objective view. The book has a technological edge because it is web-enhanced - with a website kept current by the author - making it a "living" environmental health book. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 624 pages
• Publisher: CRC Press; 2 edition (January 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566705851
• ISBN-13: 978-1566705851
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,544,334 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best choices, June 11, 2007

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C. Zeman "envhlth prof." (Cedar Falls, Iowa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Living with the Earth, Third Edition: Concepts in Environmental Health Science (Living with the Earth: Concepts in Environmental Health Science) (Hardcover)

As a professor of environmental health science, I find this text to be one of the most comprehensive, balanced, and science-rich texts avaialble. The third edition is the best yet, with minor typos, etc. corrected from previous editions. I also like the balance struck between environmental science and public health in this text. What I have usually found when reviewing texts for course use, is that they over emphasize one area or the other. The new chapter on disaster preparedness is a plus. The science rich presentation is well thought out and balanced. It provides just the right amount of challenge and knitting together of various scientific disciplines to be appropriate for my junior/senior level and graduate students.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good condition, August 10, 2008

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Jean Marie V. Kavamaha - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Living with the Earth, Third Edition: Concepts in Environmental Health Science (Living with the Earth: Concepts in Environmental Health Science) (Hardcover)

It is very good and nice. This book is in good condition as it was described by the seller.Thank you.God bless you a lot.