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.