Recent Advances and Issues in Environmental Science

(Hardback)

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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.

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"This book admirably accomplishes its stated purpose of being an introductory reference book for use by high school and college students and general readers. It is excellent in those regards."-Charles R. Malone, Ph.D. CEP Nevada Nuclear Waste Project Office
.,."teachers and students will find more than enough in this book to pique curiosity....Readers will find this is a reference that can be used often, and one from which further exploration of a world-impacting topic can be initiated. This book admirably accomplishes its stated purpose of being an introductory reference book for use by high school and college students and general readers. It is excellent in those regards."-NSTA Recommends' web site
This book admirably accomplishes its stated purpose of being an introductory reference book for use by high school and college students and general readers. It is excellent in those regards.-Charles R. Malone, Ph.D. CEP Nevada Nuclear Waste Project Office
...teachers and students will find more than enough in this book to pique curiosity....Readers will find this is a reference that can be used often, and one from which further exploration of a world-impacting topic can be initiated. This book admirably accomplishes its stated purpose of being an introductory reference book for use by high school and college students and general readers. It is excellent in those regards.-NSTA Recommends' web site
The chapter on career information gives a good overview of various occupations and how the expectation of an environmental job does not always match reality....The organization of the book is logical and easy to use.-E-Streams
"The chapter on career information gives a good overview of various occupations and how the expectation of an environmental job does not always match reality....The organization of the book is logical and easy to use."-E-Streams
..."teachers and students will find more than enough in this book to pique curiosity....Readers will find this is a reference that can be used often, and one from which further exploration of a world-impacting topic can be initiated. This book admirably accomplishes its stated purpose of being an introductory reference book for use by high school and college students and general readers. It is excellent in those regards."-NSTA Recommends' web site

Author Bio

JOAN R. CALLAHAN is an environmental scientist who has served as a consultant to many environmental engineering firms, land developers, and government agencies, including the U.S. Geological Survey Biological Resources Division, the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences, and the California Parks and Recreation Department. She is also an award-winning author of several science and engineering books, as well as numerous scientific papers and environmental documents. Dr. Callahan holds a Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Arizona.