Environmental Science: A Global Concern

by William P. Cunningham, Mary Cunningham

Environmental A Global Concern, Twelfth Edition, is a comprehensive presentation of environmental science for non-science majors which emphasizes critical thinking, environmental responsibility, and global awareness. This book is intended for use in a one or two-semester course in environmental science, human ecology, or environmental studies at the college or advanced placement high school level.

Cunningham and Cunningham have updated much of the data in the 12th edition; updated data on hunger and obesity, waste production, C02 emissions, and the effects of the 2010 oil spill are just a few examples.

Environmental A Global Concern, Twelfth Edition, provides readers with an up-to-date, introductory global view of essential themes in environmental science. The authors balance evidence of serious environmental challenges with ideas about what we can do to overcome them. An entire chapter focuses on ecological restoration; one of the most important aspects of ecology today. Case studies in most chapters show examples of real progress, and “What Can You Do?” lists give students ideas for contributing to solutions.

Genres: Science, Textbooks, Environment, School, Environmental Science, Reference, Nonfiction

640 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[Eve O. Spellman · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was alright for a school book. Repetitive and a bit boring.

[Olivia · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book had the potential to be interesting if it didn't expound on ideas that you've already put together with common sense. The paragraph (or two or three) that I remember the most explained how selective harvesting (of trees) lessens the total biodiversity (x) of a habitat. You mean x-1 is indeed less than x? Shocking. . .
This book did, on the other hand, did have good chapters on human views of nature , conservation and ethics. A class could have good, thoughtful discussions based on some of those ideas.

[Deidre · Rating 4 out of 5]

This text is currently on its 16th edition, so why would you ever read the 3rd edition??? Perspective.
I am a professor, and I teach a wide selection of courses within the Env Sci discipline. What I have done is pull chapters here and there from this text, and incorporate them as discussion points into my current material. I do not tell the students that the book is older than them at first, and for the most part, they are genuinely shocked.
I also find that while many people will refer to Env Sci concepts as “common sense”, they do not appear to be things that people think about regularly. Further, it is the interconnected aspects that my learners struggle with the most. It’s common sense that things are connected, but how? They can’t comprehend the feedback loops. This text expounds on some of those aspects.
I have also found the government operation and land use planning components to be very useful for learners these days.

[Karl · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very good, comprehensive textbook on the natural science and social science of the environment. Very well illustrated and documented, I would strongly recommend this book for anyone wanting to get a handle on the complexities of the various disciplines related to environmental studies. It is a textbook, so there is a significant emphasis on basic terminology and typologies, so it works best as a study guide or reference book. The glossary, charts, tables, lists of suggested readings, and review questions are very useful.

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[Danielle Sergei · Rating 3 out of 5]

i like this textbook>>

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read chapters 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13. Standard textbook reading.

[Joe Cole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book, I have learned quite a few things I didn't know about the environment and how important is to know all that information.

[Bailey Marissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Used for the Environment and Humanity DSST test.