Product Description

Environmental Science: A Global Concern, Eleventh 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. We have updated data throughout the chapters in this book. Information and examples presented are the most recent available as of the mid-2009. You will find an abundance of specific numbers and current events – details that are difficult to keep up-to-date in a textbook. The goal of this book is to provide an up-to-date, introductory global view of essential themes in environmental science along with emphasis on details and case studies that will help students process and retain the general principles. Because most students who will use this book are freshman or sophomore non-science majors, the authors make the text readable and accessible without technical jargon or a presumption of prior science background.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #820289 in Books
• Published on: 2009-10-26
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 640 pages

From the Publisher
Meaningful, current data. Because political, economic, and social factors are critical components in environmental science, the authors expertly weave these issues throughout the text. The key is a balanced, up-to-date approach. With strong ethical considerations, Cunningham and Saigo present issues with a point/counterpoint approach. Environmental Science: A Global Concern helps your students learn and master the basics of environmental science, while encouraging them to ponder the implications.
Fascinating reading. Nearly all of the readings are new or significantly updated to reflect the most recent findings and issues in this ever-changing field of study. You'll find:
New "Ethical Considerations" questions summarize 17 interesting and relevant case studies. These unique summaries give students ideas for research and illustrate the complexity of today's environmental challenges. "China's One-Child Family Program" (chapter 7), and "Killing Baby Seals" (chapter 13).
25 introductory essays engage and draw the student into each chapter with real-life situations. "People or Wildlife in South Africa?" (chapter 2), and "Development at What Cost?" (chapter 8).
24 effective critical thinking boxes support chapter content. "What Do You Think? Environmental Estrogens" (chapter 12), "What Do You Think? Economic Aspects of the Endangered Species Act" (chapter 13).
10 In-Depth readings illustrate and illuminate important concepts. "Getting To Know Our Neighbors" (chapter 1), and "Personal Energy Efficiency" (chapter 22).

New, attractive design. To support the fourth edition's solid, current content, the entire art program has been beautifully enhanced.
Nearly half of the more than 250 full-color photographs are new to this edition. Many have been supplied by author William Cunningham-for perfect correlation between text and visuals.
The 155 diagrams and maps are designed in a functional, three-dimensional style. Informative tables include two or three columns of data-enabling students to analyze facts and draw their own conclusions.
To help put it all together, a new world map-with accurate sizes and up-to-date borders-is found at the front of the text.

About the Author
William Cunningham is a professor of cell biology at the University of Minnesota. He received a B.S. degree in biology from Southwest Texas State College in 1959 and a Ph.D. in botany from the University of Texas in 1963. He was a Postdoctoral Fellow at both the Wenner Gren Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, and Purdue University. He holds memberships in many biological/educational societies and organizations and has received numerous honors and awards. Dr. Cunningham has devoted himself to education and teaching development at the undergraduate level in biology. He began his educational career in structural biology but for the last 10-15 years has concentrated on environmental science, teaching courses such as Social Uses of Biology; Garbage, Government, and the Globe; Environmental Ethics; and Conservation History. Within the past four years, he has received both of the two highest teaching honors that the University of Minnesota bestows -- The Distinguished Teaching Award and a $15,000 Amoco Alumni Award. This year he is serving as Faculty Mentor for younger faculty at the university, sharing the knowledge and teaching skills that he has gained during his distinguished career.

Customer Reviews

Great Book!
If your considering purchasing this book, then Go Ahead, it is a valubale resource for anybody, particually the degree student, although being an American Publication it has many relevant case studies and all the textural content is universal, two negative points, unless you can get it hardback then the book is likely to become dog eared if being carried around in a bag because the paper is not of fantastic quality, and also the 3D Diagrams which have been adversited as a special feature of the new version, are actually quite confusing, they lack clear labels and flow, although they are attractive to look at, my advice is to try and get an older version maybe the 2000 version which has less gimicky diagrams!

Overall its a great book and 100% worth buying!

Enjoy!

ENVIROMENTAL SCIENCE WITH A TWIST
Though this is a text book study it provides extra interesting true short stories to give you a break from the instructional reading. The instructional reading is put into an easy to read format that still provides passion and personality.