Environmental Science

by Daniel D. Chiras

Designed for the undergraduate, introductory environmental science course, the thoroughly updated and redesigned tenth edition of Environmental Science continues to present a comprehensive, student-friendly introduction to contemporary environmental issues with an emphasis on sustainable solutions that meet social, economic, and environmental goals. This acclaimed book is the only text that explores the underlying causes of environmental problems and root-level solutions and presents both sides of many critical issues. Thought-provoking features throughout, including Critical Thinking Exercises, Key Concept and Spotlight on Sustainability boxes, Go Green tips, and Point/Counterpoint debates, along with the updated statistics and data of key issues, encourage readers to become much deeper and more critical thinkers.

727 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Dan has spent much of the past 30 years studying sustainability and applying what he has learned in solar energy, natural building, and green building to his residences, and most of the last ten plus years sharing the practical knowledge he has gained through writing, lectures, slide shows, and workshops.
Dan Chiras paid his last electric bill in June of 1996. It is not that he has disavowed the use of electricity and modern conveniences, but rather that he has turned to the sun and wind to meet his family's needs.

Reviews

[Iina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Elementary school in a nutshell. Too much puffy talk, but everything is explained understandably.

[kim schouten · Rating 3 out of 5]

reads well, but very usa centric

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This text was very informative but you could definitely see Chiras' bias throughout. There were some grammatical mistakes. But overall, this book must have been remotely interesting for a text book considering that I read over 3/4 of its 600+ pages in less than three weeks.