Book Description:
Explore the science behind environmental issues with “Essential Environment” by Jay H. Withgott & Matthew Laposata. This edition, updated with the latest research, offers comprehensive insights from various scientific disciplines, enhancing student understanding and engagement in environmental sustainability.
Essential Environment: The Science Behind the Stories
Authors: Jay H. Withgott & Matthew Laposata
Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc.
ISBN: 978-0321984579
About the Book:
Essential Environment: The Science Behind the Stories offers a detailed and captivating guide to understanding environmental issues through a scientific lens. Updated with the latest research, this edition includes various educational tools designed to enhance student learning and engagement.
Introduction:
The textbook adopts an interdisciplinary approach, integrating insights from ecology, biology, chemistry, physics, and social science to deliver a thorough exploration of environmental topics. Each section focuses on crucial aspects of environmental science:
- The Physical Environment: Outlines fundamental earth science principles and their global implications.
- The Biosphere: Investigates the relationships between organisms and their environments, ecosystem dynamics, and biodiversity.
- Human Impacts: Discusses the significant effects of human actions on the environment, including climate change and pollution.
- Environmental Sustainability: Examines both the challenges and prospective solutions essential for fostering a sustainable future.