Description
Raven's Environment, 5th Edition is a most accessible, yet detailed, environmental science text. The text provides numerous examples and opportunities for readers to explore issues at a local level.
Covering the enormous environmental challenges facing our world today, the new fifth edition of Environment helps readers think critically about these issues and understand the concepts that underlie environmental problems. Rather than telling readers what to think, the book provides the information and tools they need to reach their own conclusions. It offers solid scientific content balanced with effective and current examples of problems and solutions.
Introduces the reader to ecosystems, the physical environment, and Earth's biomes.
Examines the problems of overpopulation as well as environmental concerns such as air pollution and the pesticide dilemma.
Presents real-life case studies that offer in-depth analyses of actual situations.
Includes "You Can Make a Difference" boxes in each chapter to help readers take an active role in improving the environment.
Offers additional information on a Web site devoted to further examining critical environmental issues that will help readers make environmentally responsible choices.
Contents
Part 1 Humans in the Environment
Part 2 The World We Live In
Part 3 A Crowded World
Part 4 The Search for Energy
Part 5 Our Precious Resources
Part 6 Environmental Concerns
Part 7 Tomorrow's World
Appendix I: Review of Basic Chemistry 
Appendix II: How To Make A Difference
Appendix III: Green Collar Professions
Appendix IV: Units of Measure: Some Useful Conversions
References 
Index I