Essential Environment

Essential Environment The Science Behind the Stories

Fifth edition

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Essential Environment: The Science behind the Stories, Fifth Edition engages students using current, integrated case studies that provide a context for understanding science and environmental concerns in a brief, 18-chapter text. Jay Withgott and Matt Laposata present the latest understanding of environmental science along with expanded FAQ discussions that address common student misconceptions and with new Data Analysis questions that build quantitative literacy.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780321984579
Publisher: Pearson Education
Imprint: Pearson
Pub date:
Edition: Fifth edition
DEWEY: 363.7
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 480
Weight: 930g
Height: 274mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 20mm