Natural Resource Conservation: Management for a Sustainable Future - Couverture rigide

Owen, Oliver S.; Chiras, Daniel D.; Reganold, John P.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0138401330 ISBN 13 : 9780138401337

Editeur : Pearson, 1997

Synopsis

With an emphasis on international/global issues, and focusing on sustainable development, this work introduces students to significant shifts in thinking and action in environmental and resource management arenas. It stresses the skill of critical thinking and the concept of ethics, providing case studies for coverage of key topics.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Dan Chiras earned his Ph.D. in reproductive physiology from the University of Kansas Medical School. After graduating, Dr. Chiras pursued interests in environmental science and has become a leading authority on environmental issues and sustainability. He has published over 20 books and 250 articles in journals, magazines, newspapers, and encyclopedias. Dr. Chiras lectures widely on ways to build a sustainable society, green building, and renewable energy. He lives in a state-of the art environmental passive solar/solar electric home in Colorado.

 

John Reganold received his Ph.D. in soil science from the University of California at Davis. As a professor of soil science at Washington State University, he teaches courses in introductory soils, land use, and organic farming and conducts research in land use and sustainable agriculture. Dr. Reganold has published more than 80 papers in scientific journals, magazines, and proceedings, such as Science, Nature, Scientific American, and New Scientist.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This text emphasizes the ecological principles, policies, and practices to managage a sustainable future. It is a comprehensive text offering a scientifically thorough survey of natural resource and environmental issues with an emphasis on practical, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0138401330
• ISBN 13: 9780138401337
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 594
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible