Environmental Science: A Global Concern (10th/Intl Edn)

Cunningham, William P

ISBN 10: 0071287787 / ISBN 13: 9780071287784

Published by McGraw-Hill HE, 2008

About this Item

This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1500grams, ISBN:9780071287784.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Environmental Science: A Global Concern (10th/Intl Edn)
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill HE
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071287787
• ISBN 13: 9780071287784
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 1500 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Environment

About this title

Synopsis

"Environmental Science: A Global Concern, Tenth Edition" is a comprehensive presentation of environmental science for non-science majors which emphasizes critical thinking, environmental responsibility, and global awareness. This book is intended for use in a one- or two-semester course in environmental science, human ecology, or environmental studies. The goal of this book is to provide an up-to-date, introductory global view of essential themes in environmental science along with emphasis on details and case studies that will help students process and retain the general principles.

About the Author

William Cunningham is a professor of cell biology at the University of Minnesota. He received a B.S. degree in biology from Southwest Texas State College in 1959 and a Ph.D. in botany from the University of Texas in 1963. He was a Postdoctoral Fellow at both the Wenner Gren Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, and Purdue University. He holds memberships in many biological/educational societies and organizations and has received numerous honors and awards. Dr. Cunningham has devoted himself to education and teaching development at the undergraduate level in biology. He began his educational career in structural biology but for the last 10-15 years has concentrated on environmental science, teaching courses such as Social Uses of Biology; Garbage, Government, and the Globe; Environmental Ethics; and Conservation History. Within the past four years, he has received both of the two highest teaching honors that the University of Minnesota bestows -- The Distinguished Teaching Award and a $15,000 Amoco Alumni Award. This year he is serving as Faculty Mentor for younger faculty at the university, sharing the knowledge and teaching skills that he has gained during his distinguished career.