Eldon D. Enger,
Delta College Bradley F. Smith,
Western Washington University
ISBN: 0072970480 Copyright year: 2006
Feature Summary
The features of Environmental Science, A Study of Interrelationships were developed with the student in mind and are continually reviewed for their usefulness and value to learning:
• Two World Maps are located in a special foldout at the back of the book to assist students with geographical references.
• Chapter opening Objectives and Outlines set up the content and provide a framework for the material to be learned in each chapter.
• The Global Perspectives, Environmental Close-Ups, and Issues and Analysis' Boxed Readings contain important supplemental information to enhance the student's understanding of major environmental concepts. The Global Perspective boxes include a small map that indicates the part of the world each reading is referencing.
• Guest Essays introduce each Part Opener and describe current environmental issues in the author’s own backyard. The essays are accompanied by critical thinking questions.
• This anniversary tenth edition features a new art program that includes over 40 new illustrations that have been rendered in a more realistic, natural method so students can more readily identify with the material.
• Chapter Summaries, Review Questions, and Critical Thinking Questions offer a traditional approach to summarizing the chapter. The ninth edition features an introductory section that emphasizes critical thinking and its importance to understanding environmental issues.
• "Metric Unit Conversion Tables" and "The Periodic Table of the Elements" now appear on the inside front and back covers providing easy references for the student.
• The Online Learning Center is packed with resources to help students grasp the study of environmental science. Just a few of the valuable features include: environmental Tips of the Week, class activities, several different study tools, animations, quizzing, articles from around the world on current environmental issues, and special “Beyond our Borders” case studies about life in other countries.
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2006 McGraw-Hill Higher Education