Biological Environmental Science

William V. Dashek: Retired from Adult Degree Program, Mary Baldwin College, Richmond/Staunton, Virginia, USA

Editor
David E. McMillin: Division of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Brewton Parker College, Mount Vernon, Georgia, USA
ISBN 978-1-57808-536-1; 2009;246 pages, pb; US $ 49.95

About the Book
Biological Environmental Science is an introductory textbook for undergraduate students who desire a one semester course or, alternatively, a ‘springboard course’ for advanced environmental offerings. This book features timely issues such as global warming, energy, air, ground and water pollutions, population growth, species extinction and environmental policy. Unique features of this book include the use of research data and literature, copious illustrations and appendices for the scientific method.

Contents

    • What is Ecology?

    • Environmental Science
     
    • Global Warming
    
    • Energy
     
    • Air Pollution

    • Metals and Volatile Organics Pollutions
      
    • Pesticide Pollution
     
    • Radioactive Pollution

    • Thermal Pollution

    • Noise Pollution
     
    • Agricultural Pollution

    • Speciation and Biodiversity
   
    • Population Growth
     
    • Environmental Law  

  
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