The Environmental Crisis

(Hardback)

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This resource, by a professor of ecology and environmental science, features the latest information on the global environmental crisis in the 20th century. Ideal for student research, it examines the main causes of environmental concern and the key players who raised the environmental consciousness of the public. Following a timeline of key events and a historical overview of the environmental crisis, topical essays examine each of the major areas of enviromental concern: our vanishing wilderness, pollution, overpopulation, and the long-term problem of how we can coexist with our environment without destroying it. Ready-reference features include biographical sketches, the text of key primary documents, a glossary, over 40 tables, charts and illustrations, and an annotated bibliography. Clear explanations of the various aspects of the environmental crisis are accompanied by tables, charts, diagrams, and photographs to illustrate the scope and complexity of the problems. Biographical sketches of key environmentalists are useful for ready reference. The text of key primary documents include excerpts from important environmental legislation and treaties and declarations from environmental groups. No other work on this topic offers both analysis of a broad spectrum of environmental concerns and ready-reference materials suitable for high school and college student research.

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In addition to the general historical and scientific information, the author includes a chronology of events; brief biographies of some major environmentalists; platforms of nongovernmental organizations; US environmental statutes; and major international agreements. All that information makes the book a useful resource.-Choice
There are many additional attractive features that would make this book especially suitable as a text or reference in a high-school or college level social science course focusing on the environment.-Teachers Clearinghouse for Science and Society Education Newsletter
This could be a useful supplemental text in environmental courses, and also provides useful summary information for individuals already well versed in environmental concerns.-American Reference Books Annual
"There are many additional attractive features that would make this book especially suitable as a text or reference in a high-school or college level social science course focusing on the environment."-Teachers Clearinghouse for Science and Society Education Newsletter
"This could be a useful supplemental text in environmental courses, and also provides useful summary information for individuals already well versed in environmental concerns."-American Reference Books Annual
"In addition to the general historical and scientific information, the author includes a chronology of events; brief biographies of some major environmentalists; platforms of nongovernmental organizations; US environmental statutes; and major international agreements. All that information makes the book a useful resource."-Choice

Author Bio

MIGUEL A. SANTOS is Professor of Ecology and Environmental Science at Baruch College-New York, where he is the coordinator of environmental studies. Since 1975 he has taught a wide variety of courses, focusing especially on ecology, environmental science, and law. He is the author of Managing Planet Earth (Bergin & Garvey, 1990) and six other books, plus many publications in scientific and legal journals.