Spooner, Alecia M.

Environmental science for dummies / by Alecia M. Spooner. - Hoboken, NJ : J. Wiley & Sons, c2012. - xx, 360 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - For dummies . - For dummies. .

Includes index.

Demystifying science and the environment -- Planting the seed: foundational concepts in environmental science -- Getting your needs met: earth's natural resources -- Giving a hoot: pollution and environmental quality -- Following the recycled brick road: a sustainable future -- The part of tens.

Environmental science is a fascinating subject, but some students have a hard time grasping the interrelationships of the natural world and the role that humans play within the environment. Presented in a straightforward format, this guide gives you plain-English, easy-to-understand explanations of the concepts and material you'll encounter in your introductory-level course.

9781118167144 1118167147 (pbk.)

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Environmental sciences.

GE105 / .S76 2012