Living in the environment : principles connections and solutions

Synopsis

This textbook (first edition, 1975), intended for introductory courses in environmental science, treats the field as an interdisciplinary study integrating the natural sciences and the social sciences to clarify the connections between people and the world in which we live. It emphasizes scientific content and a balanced presentation of contested issues. Makes excellent use of color illustrations, graphics, guest essays, and case studies. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.