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Mastering Environmental Science without Pearson eText for Environment: The Science Behind the Stories, Global Edition - Jay Withgott, Matthew Laposata

Mastering Environmental Science without Pearson eText for Environment: The Science Behind the Stories, Global Edition

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2025 | 7th edition
Pearson Education Limited (Hersteller)
978-1-292-73949-6 (ISBN)
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Engage students in seeing the data, connections, and solutions behind environmental issues

Environment: The Science behind the Stories is known for its student-friendly narrative style, its integration of real stories and case studies, and its presentation of the latest science and research. With the 7th Edition, engaging new features open students' eyes to environmental issues, making it easy for them to see the data with new infographic-style illustrations, see the connections between the case studies and their own lives with new local connections activities, and see potential solutions with new success stories features. The new edition provides new levels of integration between the text, Mastering, and Pearson eText with digital components built into every hallmark feature, giving students seamless access to the tools and resources they need to succeed.

Reach every student with Mastering Environmental Science

Mastering™ is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools developed to engage students and emulate the office-hour experience, Mastering personalizes learning and improves results for each student. Mastering Environmental Science extends learning and provides students with a platform to practice, learn, and apply knowledge outside of the classroom.

1. Science and Sustainability

Our Island, Earth
Environmental Science
The Nature of Science
Seeking a Sustainable Future

2. Earth's Physical Systems

Matter, Chemistry, and the Environment
Energy: An Introduction
Geology: The Physical Basis for Environmental Science
Geologic and Natural Hazards

3. Evolution and Population Ecology

Evolution: The Source of Earth's Biodiversity
Ecology and the Organism
Population Ecology
Conserving Biodiversity

4. Species Interactions and Community Ecology

Species Interactions
Ecological Communities
Earth's Biomes

5. Environmental Systems and Ecosystem Ecology

Earth's Environmental Systems
Ecosystems
Biogeochemical Cycles

6. Ethics, Economics, and Sustainable Development

Environmental Ethics
Economics and the Environment
Sustainable Development

7. Environmental Policy

Environmental Policy: An Overview
U.S. Environmental Law and Policy
International Environmental Policy
Approaches to Environmental Policy

8. Human Population

Our World at Nearly 8 Billion
Demography
Population and Society

9. The Underpinnings of Agriculture

Resources and Services for Agriculture
Soil: A Foundation of Agriculture
Water for Agriculture
Nutrients for Plants
Pollination for Farming
Preserving Genetic Diversity
Conserving Soil and Land Resources

10. Making Agriculture Sustainable

The Race to Feed the World
Raising Animals for Food
Controlling Pests and Weeds
Genetically Modified Food
Organic Agriculture
Sustainable Food Production

11. Biodiversity and Its Conservation

Life's Diversity on Earth
Benefits of Biodiversity
Biodiversity Loss and Extinction
Conservation Biology: The Search for Solutions

12. Forests, Forest Management, and Protected Areas

Forest Ecosystems and Forest Resources
Forest Loss
Forest Management
Parks and Protected Areas

13. The Urban Environment

Our Urbanizing World
Sprawl
Creating Livable Cities
Urban Sustainability

14. Environmental Health and Toxicology

Environmental Health
Toxic Substances and Their Effects on Organisms
Toxic Substances and Their Effects on Ecosystems
Studying Effects of Hazards
Risk Assessment and Risk Management
Philosophical and Policy Approaches

15. Freshwater Systems and Resources

Freshwater Systems
Human Activities Affect Waterways
Solutions to Depletion of Fresh Water
Freshwater Pollution and Its Control

16. Marine and Coastal Systems and Resources

The Oceans
Marine and Coastal Ecosystems
Marine Pollution
Emptying the Oceans
Marine Conservation

17. The Atmosphere, Air Quality, and Air Pollution Control

The Atmosphere
Outdoor Air Quality
Ozone Depletion and Recovery
Addressing Acid Deposition
Indoor Air Quality

18. Global Climate Change

Our Dynamic Climate
Studying Climate Change
Impacts of Climate Change
Responding to Climate Change

19. Fossil Fuels and Energy Efficiency

Sources of Energy
Fossil Fuels: Their Formation, Extraction, and Use
Reaching Further for Fossil Fuels
Addressing Impacts of Fossil Fuel Use
Energy Efficiency and Conservation

20. Conventional Energy Alternatives

Alternatives to Fossil Fuels
Nuclear Power
Bioenergy
Hydroelectric Power

21. New Renewable Energy Sources

Shifting to Renewable Energy
Solar Energy
Wind Power
Geothermal Energy
Ocean Energy Sources
Energy Storage

22. Managing Our Waste

Approaches to Waste Management
Municipal Solid Waste
Industrial Solid Waste
Hazardous Waste

23. Minerals and Mining

Earth's Mineral Resources
Mining Methods and Their Impacts
Toward Sustainable Mineral Use

Erscheint lt. Verlag 28.1.2025
Verlagsort Harlow
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Naturwissenschaften Biologie Ökologie / Naturschutz
ISBN-10 1-292-73949-5 / 1292739495
ISBN-13 978-1-292-73949-6 / 9781292739496
Zustand Neuware
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