Environmental Science: Earth as a Living Planet

For more than two decades, Botkin has helped environmental scientists apply ecological science to environmental management. Updated and revised to include the latest research in the field, the seventh edition continues to present a balanced analytical and interdisciplinary approach to the field. It emphasizes the scientific process throughout to develop critical thinking skills. The material has been streamlined to bring the issues and the science to the forefront. The new design and updated images help to highlight key points. Five central themes are also presented to help environmental scientists think about the issues: Human Population Growth, Sustainability, A Global Perspective, An Urban World, and Science and Values.

With Botkin and Keller's seventh edition of Environmental Science: Earth as a Living Planet, you will develop critical- and scientific-thinking skills so you can reason through environmental issues and make your own decisions regarding the environment. the author's balanced approach will provide you with a strong foundation in Environmental Science on which you can continue to build your knowledge and understanding of the field and to explore and appreciate the study of the environment.