Our Global Environment: A Health Perspective (7th edition)

By: Anne Nadakavukaren

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Synopsis: A broad survey of the major environmental issues facing the world today. The dual approach describes the ecological impact of various human activities combined with specific issues of personal and community health, and emphasizes the interrelatedness of the two. Topics include depletion of the ozone layer and its consequences, global warming, current policy options for reducing carbon dioxide emissions, the disappearing Aral Sea, Everglades restoration, the deadly bacteria, and environmental racism. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc. , Portland, Or.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 534 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781577666868
Publisher:: Waveland Press, Incorporated
Date of Addition:: 08/08/11
Copyrighted By:: Anne Nadakavukaren
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences, Medicine
Grade Levels:: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior
Submitted By:: Texas A&M University
Proofread By:: Texas A&M University
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.