Recent advances and issues in environmental science / by Joan R. Callahan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Callahan, Joan R.

Series:

Oryx frontiers of science series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Environmental sciences.

Physical Description:

xxvii, 323 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Phoenix : Oryx Press, 2000.

Summary:

The changes and significant developments that have accompanied the relatively young field of environmental science are documented in this addition to the Oryx Frontiers of Science Series. From major causes for environmental concern to possible solutions, Environmental Science presents a balanced and comprehensive view of the collective fields of ecology, sociology, demography, and waste management. Special focus is on important environmental events and discoveries that occurred between 1996 and 1999. Additionally, related information is presented on key people, career opportunities, organizations, resources, and more. This is a must-have reference tool for understanding a larger view of environmental science.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Environmental Science Today: Discoveries 1

Chapter 2. Environmental Science Today: Events 59

Chapter 3. Environmental Technologies and Management Tools Today 82

Chapter 4. Unsolved Problems, Unanswered Questions 135

Chapter 5. Social Issues 166

Chapter 7. Career Information 215

Chapter 8. Documents 231

Chapter 9. Environmental Data 247

Chapter 10. Organizations and Associations 258

Chapter 11. Print and Electronic Resources 274.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1573562440

OCLC:

42619706