How often in today’s environmental debates have you
read that “the science is in dispute”—even when there is
overwhelming consensus among scientists? Too often,
the voice of science is diminished or diluted for the sake of politics, and the
public is misled. Now, the most authoritative voice in U.S. science, Science
magazine, brings you current scientific knowledge on today’s most pressing
environmental challenges, from population growth to climate change
to biodiversity loss.
Science Magazine’s State of the Planet 2006–2007 is a unique contribution
that brings together leading environmental scientists and researchers
to give readers a comprehensive yet accessible overview of current
issues. Included are explanatory essays from Science magazine editorin-
chief Donald Kennedy that tie together the issues and explore the
relationships among them. Each of the book’s 18 chapters is written by
the world’s leading experts, such as:
• Joel Cohen on population
• Peter Gleick on water
• Daniel Pauly on fisheries
• Thomas Karl on climate change science
• Paul Portney on energy and development
• Elinor Ostrom and Thomas Dietz on commons management
Interspersed throughout are Science news pieces that highlight particular
issues and cases relevant to the main scientific findings. An added
feature is the inclusion of definitions of key terms and concepts that
help students and nonspecialists understand the issues. Published
biennially, State of the Planet is a clear, accessible guide for readers of all
levels—from students to professionals.
read that “the science is in dispute”—even when there is
overwhelming consensus among scientists? Too often,
the voice of science is diminished or diluted for the sake of politics, and the
public is misled. Now, the most authoritative voice in U.S. science, Science
magazine, brings you current scientific knowledge on today’s most pressing
environmental challenges, from population growth to climate change
to biodiversity loss.
Science Magazine’s State of the Planet 2006–2007 is a unique contribution
that brings together leading environmental scientists and researchers
to give readers a comprehensive yet accessible overview of current
issues. Included are explanatory essays from Science magazine editorin-
chief Donald Kennedy that tie together the issues and explore the
relationships among them. Each of the book’s 18 chapters is written by
the world’s leading experts, such as:
• Joel Cohen on population
• Peter Gleick on water
• Daniel Pauly on fisheries
• Thomas Karl on climate change science
• Paul Portney on energy and development
• Elinor Ostrom and Thomas Dietz on commons management
Interspersed throughout are Science news pieces that highlight particular
issues and cases relevant to the main scientific findings. An added
feature is the inclusion of definitions of key terms and concepts that
help students and nonspecialists understand the issues. Published
biennially, State of the Planet is a clear, accessible guide for readers of all
levels—from students to professionals.
