Visualizing the Environment (VISUALIZING SERIES) - Softcover

Berg, Linda R.; Hager, Mary Catherine; Goodman, Leslie; Baydack, Rick

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9780470157985: Visualizing the Environment (VISUALIZING SERIES)

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ISBN 10: 0470157984 ISBN 13: 9780470157985

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2010

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Visualizing the Environment, Canadian Edition follows a fresh approach to Environmental Science. Wiley, in partnership with National Geographic, has created a visually-focused text designed to uniquely address the processing style of today?s student by making material accessible and engaging without sacrificing content.

Visualizing the Environment focuses on environmental sustainability and teaches students the principles of understanding the biological, physical, and socioeconomic attributes of the environment. It centres on problems that have resulted from human activities, and most importantly looks at a diversity of solutions and actions that can be taken to ensure the future well-being of our Earth.

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Dr. Berg is an award-winning teacher and textbook author. She received a B.S. in science education, an M.S. in botany, and a Ph.D. in plant physiology from the University of Maryland. Her research focused on the evolutionary implications of steroid biosynthetic pathways in various organisms. Dr. Berg taught at the University of Maryland at College Park for 17 years and at St. Petersburg College in Florida for 8 years. During her career, she taught introductory courses in biology, botany, and environmental science to thousands of students. At the University of Maryland, she received numerous teaching and service awards. Dr. Berg is also the recipient of many national and regional awards, including the National Science Teachers Association Award for Innovations in College Science Teaching, the Nation's Capital Area Disabled Student Services Award, and the Washington Academy of Sciences Award in University Science Teaching. During her career as a professional science writer, Dr. Berg has authored or co-authored several leading college science textbooks. Her writing reflects her teaching style and love of science.

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