Environmental Science: .

by Michael L. McKinney, Robert M. Schoch, Logan Yonavjak

Updated with the latest data from the field, Environmental Systems and Solutions, Fifth Edition explains the concepts and teaches the skills needed to understand multi-faceted, and often very complex environmental issues. The authors present the arguments, rebuttals, evidence, and counterevidence from many sides of the debate. The Fifth Edition includes new Science in Action boxes which feature cutting-edge case studies and essays, contributed by subject matter experts, that highlight recent and ongoing research within environmental science. With an "Earth as a system" approach the text continues to emphasize Earth's intricate web of interactions among the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere, and how we are central components in these four spheres. This flexible, unbiased approach 1. how matter cycles over time through Earth's systems 2. the importance of the input-throughput-output processes that describe the global environment 3. how human activities and consumption modify Earth's systems 4. and the scientific, economic, and policy solutions to environmental problems

Genres: Textbooks, Science

696 pages, Paperback

Published July 20, 2012

Reviews

[Liriope · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an extremely good textbook on the subject. It's very readable, you can actually get into it, and having to read the chapters doesn't seem like the chore it does with many textbooks. It has some minor cons that made me very, very angry, like how the authors glossed over the downsides of CFL lightbulbs and completely misrepresented gene patenting. I suppose it's always a wise idea to never rely on one source for your information because there will inevitably be biases of some kind from the writer. Always find out all sides of a story.

I still highly recommend the book and it's accurate and fair on most things.

[Christopher · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit too cursory for my level of interest.