Wright R., Boorse D. Environmental Science: Toward a Sustainable Future

13th Edition. — Pearson Education, 2017. — 676 p. — ISBN: 978-0-134-01127-1.For introductory courses in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, and Environmental Biology.
Equipping Learners to Understand the Roles of Science, Sustainability, and Stewardship.The 13th Edition of Environmental Science: Toward a Sustainable Future retains its current content and memorable themes of Science, Sustainability and Stewardship while expanding on the student-friendly approach with built-in study tools that make Wright/Boorse a bestseller. Presenting the most current and relevant Environmental Science issues and research along with new Concept Check questions and Understand the Data questions, the text and Mastering Environmental Science work together to help students understand the science behind environmental issues.Framework for a Sustainable Future
Science and the Environment
Economics, Politics, and Public Policy
Ecology: The Science of Organisms and Their Environment
Basic Needs of Living Things
Populations and Communities
Ecosystems: Energy, Patterns, and Disturbance
Wild Species and Biodiversity
The Value, Use, and Restoration of Ecosystems
The Human Population and Essential Resources
The Human Population
Population and Development
Water: Hydrologic Cycle and Human Use
Soil: The Foundation for Land Ecosystems
The Production and Distribution of Food
Pests and Pest Control
Harnessing Energy for Human Societies
Energy from Fossil Fuels
Nuclear Power
Renewable Energy
Pollution and Prevention
Environmental Hazards and Human Health
Global Climate Change
Atmospheric Pollution
Water Pollution and Its Prevention
Municipal Solid Waste: Disposal and Recovery
Hazardous Chemicals: Pollution and Prevention
Stewardship for A Sustainable Future
Sustainable Communities and Lifestyles
Appendicied\s:Index (with direct page links)