Introduction

The new edition of this popular student text offers an engaging introduction to environmental study. It covers the entire breadth of the environmental sciences, providing concise, non-technical explanations of physical processes and systems and the effects of human activities.

Updated Content

In this second edition the scientific background to major environmental issues is clearly explained. These include:

• global warming
• genetically modified foods
• desertification
• acid rain
• deforestation
• human population growth
• depleting resources
• nuclear power generation
• descriptions of the 10 major biomes

Special Features

Special student text features include illustrations and explanatory diagrams, boxed case studies, concepts and definitions.