Kupchella and Hyland - Environmental science

Environmental science (Living within the System of Nature) - 1993
(third edition)

Charles Kupchella and Margaret Hyland

A book that deals with the environmental problems that are items today. In each new edition more environmental problems of the past years are emphasized.

Chapter 1: The framework of ecology
Chapter 2: Energy in ecosystems
Chapter 3: Material cycles in living systems
Chapter 4: Populations and communities
Chapter 5: Evolution and ecology: The emergence of the ecosphere
Chapter 6: Energy in human affairs
Chapter 7: Mineral and water resources
Chapter 8: Population, food and hunger
Chapter 9: Air pollutants and their sources
Chapter 10: The effects of air pollution
Chapter 11: Controll of air pollution
Chapter 12: Water pollution
Chapter 13: Land use and land misuse
Chapter 14: Wildlife, wilderness and other biological resources
Chapter 15: Noise, crowding and ugly surroundings
Chapter 16: All spheres considered: the problems of waste and hazardous materials in the ecosphere
Chapter 17: Human institutions: problems and solutions
Chapter 18: From problems to promiss: an assessment

Review:

This is the environmental science textbook about the seriousness of our global ecological problems, containing facts and substance beyond the superficial. A book designed for students, headed for careers in business, science, education, the humanities, engineering, agriculture and other fields. The only background knowledge that is required is that of secondary-level biology and general science.

The book shows clearly the interactions between humans and the environment and the consequences for humans of environmental problems they have caused to develop over the years. A book that is easy to study and provides you with several special aids to help you along.