Natural Resource Conservation: Management for a Sustainable Future

This text for introductory resource conservation courses covers important principles of ecology and resource management. The authors describe the operating principles of a sustainable society, but maintain that these principles must be complimented by a change in attitudes that leads people to rethink their position in the ecosystem, and seek cooperation with, rather than domination of, nature. They discuss national and international environmental problems, and legislative, technological, and methodological solutions. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

This enlightening, rigorous, and comprehensive analysis offers a scientifically thorough survey of natural resource and environmental issues with an emphasis on practical, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions that meet human needs without disrupting our ecosystem's balance and depleting the Earth of its natural resources.Focuses on the issue of sustainable development, providing a variety of lasting solutions that make sense from social, economic, and environmental viewpoints, and putting readers in touch with one of the most significant shifts in thinking and action in the environmental and resource management arenas. Helps readers learn to critically think, question, and analyze issues from a variety of perspectives and distinguish good information from bad. Includes in-depth case studies end-of-chapter summaries, a list of key terms, review questions and critical thinking questions, and suggested readings. Significantly increases emphasis on international/global issues, and updates examples and statistics throughout.For environmentalists, ecologists, biologists, and others in the natural resource conservation fields.