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"Raven's 8th edition of Environment offers more detailed content than the Visualizing text for a better understanding and integration of the core environmental systems and to view and analyze the role those systems play. Shorter, but still comprehensivecoverage focuses on ethical decision making and key local environmental science issues, requiring readers to think critically about the course material outside of the classroom. Other features include brief text in the comprehensive segment; extensive chapter pedagogy to help reinforce the systems approach; more opportunities to think critically about the how systems intersect and fit together; and new data interpretation questions at the end of each chapter"--
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Raven's Environment, 5th Edition is a most accessible, yet detailed, environmental science text. The text provides numerous examples and opportunities for readers to explore issues at a local level.Covering the enormous environmental challenges facing our world today, the new fifth edition of The Environment helps readers think critically about these issues and understand the concepts that underlie environmental problems. Rather than telling readers what to think, the book provides the information and tools they need to reach their own conclusions. It offers solid scientific content balanced with effective and current examples of problems and solutions.* Introduces the reader to ecosystems, the physical environment, and Earth's biomes.* Examines the problems of overpopulation as well as environmental concerns such as air pollution and the pesticide dilemma.* Presents real-life case studies that offer in-depth analyses of actual situations.* Includes 'You Can Make a Difference' boxes in each chapter to help readers take an active role in improving the environment.* Offers additional information on a website devoted to further examining critical environmental issues that will help readers make environmentally responsible choices.
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