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Item Details
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LIVING IN THE ENVIRONMENT
PRINCIPLES, CONNECTIONS, AND SOLUTIONS |
| By: |
G. Tyler Miller |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| List price:
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£121.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0538735341 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780538735346 |
| Publisher: |
CENGAGE LEARNING, INC |
| Pub. date: |
3 September, 2010 |
| Edition: |
17th Revised ed. |
| Pages: |
800 |
| Description: |
Three principles of sustainability, solar energy, chemical cycling, and biodiversity, can guide us in making a shift to a more sustainable society. Five major subthemes - natural capital, natural capital degradation, solutions, trade-offs, and the fact that individuals matter - guide the way to sustainability. This book looks at these subthemes and builds on the knowledge you learn by providing core case studies. |
| Synopsis: |
Learn how to make a difference in our environment! Using sustainability as the central theme, this current and thought-provoking book provides you with basic scientific tools for understanding and thinking critically about the environment and the environmental problems we face. Updated with new information, art, and "Good News" examples, this engaging book offers vivid case studies and hands-on quantitative exercises. The concept-centered approach transforms complex environmental topics and issues into key |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Brooks/Cole |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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