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The second edition of the Environmental Engineering Reference Manual is the most current, comprehensive review for the all-objective environmental PE exam. Developed in response to the current test specifications and input from many recent examinees, this manual provides the topical review, the solved example problems, the tables of data, and other resources you need to pass this exam.

The Exam Information You Need

Michael Lindeburg's introduction describes the current PE exam format and the topics covered on the exam. He offers many suggestions to help you prepare for it--from planning your study schedule to knowing what items to take with you to the exam.

The Review You Need

ENVRM2 prepares you for every topic you are likely to see on the current exam. Several chapters have been updated with new information and rewritten for added clarity. There are two new appendices. Hundreds of solved example problems reinforce the concepts in the text. A full glossary, with new entries, defines terms that may be unfamiliar. Whatever you need to review, chances are excellent you'll find it here.

The Data You Need

Hundreds of tables, charts, and figures make this a one-stop resource for the exam. Having ENVRM2 with you in the exam cuts down considerably on the number of other specialized resources you'll need. You won't have to juggle 10 different books to find what you need.

The Practice You Need

In the companion Practice Problems (ISBN 1-888577-99-1), more than 370 problems are coordinated to the topics in ENVRM2, giving you lots of opportunity to test your skills. Complete solutions are included.

A Comprehensive Glossary

When you confront a word that doesn't look familiar, go to ENVRM2's glossary for a quick definition.

And a Great Index, So You Can Find It All Fast!

During the exam, when you need to look something up, you can't afford to waste time finding it. The detailed, cross-referenced index in this book guarantees that you'll find what you're looking for--quickly and easily.

All Known Errata Corrected

All of the errata that have been identified in ENVRM are corrected in ENVRM2. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

simply the best...reference
As everyone has said, this is the most important book...be sure to check out Amazon Listmania for other useful books for the Environmental PE.

Very Good Review and Reference Book
This book was very useful in preparing for the PE and serves as a good reference during the exam.I would not bank on it as the only reference, but it serves as a good supporting reference book.There are no example problems in the book, and it simply covers the potential topics that might appear on the test in a very broad sense.It helps to target studying on topics that you might not use everyday or have not seen since undergrad.I recommend the purchase of the book, but would look for a used copy as it is rather pricey!

Good Review
This book provides a good overview of problems, but bring extra reference material to the exam.This book only shows one way of doing problems and there are easier methods out there.However, this book does provide a good general reference.

FOR NON-UNDERGRADUTE ENGINEERS
My undergraduate was in Geography.My Masters in Environmental Engineering.I am not good at math, and formulas with greek letters still make me tense inside.Having said this, here are the books you need to concentrate on to pass this exam the first time.

1.This book.It needs to be your centerpiece, your touchstone.You need to know this book, and especially the tables and appendices.Location, Location, Location is so important, know where everything is in this book.Make this book part of your life.Travel with it, sit with it, take it on your 10 minute coffee breaks... just know this book.

2.Next: 101 Solved Engineering Problems.This book has the most realistic PE Problems.Do them all.They are categorized by type so you must write the page from Lindeberg next to the problem in this book for quick cross reference.This is your best book for quickly finding an example of what you are trying to solve on the test.

3.Next: Lindeberg Practice Problems.Also good, but not as good as 101 (above).Use this as a reference.It aligns with the Lindeberg Hard Cover for quick cross reference.

4. Last: Environmental Engineering Practice Exams (Schneiter).Do all the problems.It looks like a Lindeberg, but it isn't.Like 101 Solved Problems, you must cross-reference the problems with there topic location in Lindeberg Hard Cover.Questions are not in a particular order (4 practice exams, level about right), but questions are in random order which makes look-up during exam tough.

5.Environmental Law Handbook (Sullivan).Need this for the regulatory, and statutory questions.Find a good OSHA book too.

6.Last: Environmental Engineering Calculations (Lee & Lin).This book is expensive and big, but it is a good fail safe.What I liked about it is it presented things differently than Lindeberg, in case I didn't understand where Lindeberg was coming from.

7.I HATE CONVERSIONS, and the test is full of them.If you hate conversions, buy Lindeberg's Engineering Conversions.It is a time saver.

You do not have time to use even all of these references.Just don't show up with a heck of a lot more.You need to drill, drill, drill, on the problems so when you see them on the PE, it is like regurgatation.Lindeberg Hard Cover will covers everything you need to know... this book is your centerpiece! ... Read more

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You’ve spent the year gaining advanced knowledge. Now it’s time to reap the rewards: money-saving college credit or advanced placement, and an admissions edge. Yet a top score on the AP exam requires more than knowing the material. Even if your instructor was great and you worked hard in class, you need to get comfortable with the test format itself, preparing for pitfalls and arming yourself with foolproof strategies. That’s where the Kaplan plan offers the clear advantage. With more than 70 years of proven test-prep experience, Kaplan has developed unique study guides that provide cutting-edge review while honing your test-taking skills.

Kaplan’s AP exam preparation guides include everything you need to know to score higher on the test—guaranteed.

Let your score soar with these Kaplan features:

• Tips from students who earned a perfect 5 on the AP Environmental Science exam

• Strategies from AP Environmental Science teachers

• A new group study guide, helping all group members make the most of their study sessions

• Breakthrough advice for parents—on everything from using the book as a coaching aid to preparing for exam day

• 2 full-length practice tests (essential for learning how to beat the clock)

• An intensive diagnostic test so that you can use your time efficiently, targeting weak areas and feeling confident in your strengths

• Detailed explanations to the answers, showing you how to think like the authors of the test

• In-depth reviews of AP Environmental Science labs and tested subjects

• Proven skill-building techniques that are guaranteed to raise your score

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Preparation makes the difference, but quality preparation delivers results that can transform your life. Packed with exclusive tips you can only get from Kaplan, this is the ultimate guide for conquering jittery nerves and boosting brain power. Unlock your potential with Kaplan AP Environmental Science 2011: the unrivaled, one-stop resource.

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Authoritative and classic, the seventh edition of Environmental Policy once again brings together top scholars to evaluate the impact of past environmental policy while anticipating its future implications, helping readers decipher the underlying trends, institutional constraints, and policy dilemmas that shape environmental politics.

This new edition represents the most extensive revision to date: five new chapters include coverage of national security and the environment, China s environmental problems, domestic and international actions on climate change, conflicts over U.S. natural resource policies and collaborative ecosystem management, and the role of economics and market incentives in environmental policy. Incorporating analysis of the eight years under George W. Bush and a look ahead to the Barack Obama administration, all chapters include new scholarship, case studies, poll data, court rulings, congressional actions, agency decisions, and other events at the international, national, state, and local levels. With its clear, engaging writing, this tried and true reader makes great environmental research and scholarship accessible to an undergraduate audience.

Environmental Policy includes new coverage of:

• national energy policy
• climate change 
• implementation of the Endangered Species Act 
• exploration for oil and natural gas on public lands 
• ecosystem management 
• the role of science in environmental policy 
• court decisions that challenge administrative rulemaking 
• the greening of industry
• urban sustainability initiatives 
• the environmental effects of national security decisions 
• economic development and the environment
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Customer Reviews (3)

Warning: This Book is EXTREMELY Biased
This book is INCREDIBLY biased. It's basically an excuse to bash the Republicans and all conservatives in general. It does not portray events and facts fairly. For example, when the Democratic Congress or President failed to accomplish, they are called well-intentioned but constrained by political pressures. If the Republicans fail to accomplish, they are labeled actively anti-environmental and "secretly" taking advantage of their power to purposely harm the environment. The policies and concepts are well-explained, but the rampant bias makes the book much less credible. It's really hard to take seriously.

informative and interesting
a lot of books in this genre can be dry and a total snooze to read.this book is written not only well and full of great information, but it is such an easy read.i read through chapters faster than any other "text" book i have had.i was entertained enough that it is questionable if i wasn't reading the book for pleasure instead of work.:)

Newest in a classic series
This is the new edition of "Environmental Policy in the 1990s,"a series now considered to be the most important in the field. This editionhas some of the classic essays from earlier editions, but is expanded tocover the Clinton administration and address issues of a global nature.

Ihave been using this series as a basic text in graduate courses inenvironmental policy for years. I consider it to be a primary source of notonly teaching, but research and basic information. All of the essays areclearly written and as unbiased as possible. I give this my highestrecommendation.

(Addendum in 2007. This series is up to six editions with a seventh due out this summer. All are essential for the serious student of environmental policy and history). ... Read more

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Earn green by going green with your career choice!

You've worked hard for that environmental studies degree. Now what? Sometimes the choice of careers can seem endless; the most difficult part of a job search is narrowing down your options.

Great Jobs for Environmental Studies Majors will help you choose the right career out of the myriad possibilities at your disposal. It provides detailed profiles of careers in your field along with the basic skills necessary to begin a focused job search. You'll soon be on the fast track to landing a job that satisfies your personal, professional, and practical needs.

Great Jobs for Environmental Studies Majors will help you:

• Determine the occupation that's best suited for you
• Craft a résumé and cover letter that stand out from the rest
• Learn from practicing professionals about everyday life on the job
• Become familiar with current statistics on salaries and trends within the profession

Go from environmental studies major to:
conservation scientist * naturalist * legislative advocate * consultant * environmental planner * biologist * park ranger * compliance officer

Customer Reviews (4)

Good start, but environmental studies probably won't morph into environmental engineering career...
What's this about the first 3 reviews being advertisements for "EnvironmentalCrossing dot com."Oh well.

This book is two thirds job opportunities, and one third how to represent and present yourself for getting a job.That last third is fairly good advice for anyone, whether you are interested in an environmental career or not.

The authors focus on five general environmental job tracks:

- environmental education
- environmental policy, planning, and management
- environmental technology
- environmental sciences
- environmental engineering

As I mentioned in the title of this review, throw out environmental engineering if you have an environmental studies degree.Environmental engineering, like civil engineering, is a demanding 4-5 year program of study.It ain't gonna happen.

The environmental sciences and technology tracks might be useful, but then your degree should be focusing on environmental science, and not environmental studies.

I sense a lot of students being interested in environmental education, but the book talks a lot about middle and high school positions.A teaching certification or degree is important here.I'd add environment-related communication careers (writing, public relations, journalism) here as well.

That brings us to environmental policy, planning, and management.This twenty page section could have been greatly expanded, because I see a lot of opportunity here for environmental studies majors.There are career opportunities in both government and non-governmental organizations here, as well as a track for environmental studies majors to get a graduate degree in law, public administration, or even business administration.

Best hint for applying for job?More and more employers are asking you to post your resume on-line.Don't be fancy.If it looks scrambled when the prospective employer opens it up, your chances are scrambled as well (p. 28).

You might also want to take a look at The Complete Guide to Environmental Careers in the 21st Century.

Helpful
This was a helpful book.It really details how to make a comprehensive resume.Also it educates on average salaries oft different kinds of jobs, and has other statistics. I've also found that http://www.EnvironmentalCrossing.com is a useful website for finding jobs.They only have jobs from employer websites, and they also have far more jobs than I have ever found on any other job search website.

Decent book, other resources more useful
My mom surprised me with this book, but I have to say that http://www.environmentalcrossing.com has been the best resource in my job search. They've got jobs geared towards what I'm looking for and it was so much easier than trying to sort through all the junk on other job search sites. Since all of the jobs are from actual employer websitse you don't get any of the scam jobs that seem to be the majority of other sites content!

Great book, very helpful
I was reading this book looking for jobs and it was good but what was really helpful was going to http://www.EnvironmentalCrossing.com. They have tons of jobs to look through, more than any job board I've previously looked at. EnvironmentalCrossing uses only jobs listed from employer websites so I have a better chance of getting a real job than most other places.
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Well-grounded in the history of the field, Motivation combines classic studies with current research, while promoting the idea that motivation stems from physiological states, psychological motives, and environmental incentives and goals.

Customer Reviews (7)

Good Purchase
Book arrived on time and was as promised in excellent condition.
This was a book for college course.Saved money by not having to
buy it through campus bookstore.

Awesome Product
My book was in almost perfect condition at 1/3 the price.It arrived on time and the seller even sent me a message when she mailed it out.I'll be back to this seller again!!!

Are you Serious?
I am surprised by "K. Pring"'s review. This book is well written? It is very much the opposite. Deckers defines the same words in many different ways in separate chapters. His definitions and examples suffer from extreme tautology, and the book shows a clear bias for evolutionary / behavioral psychology. The same ideas, phrases and sometimes sentences are repeated exhaustively. The only concise writing is in the chapter summaries. He makes assumptions without evidence. We have had to read the whole book except one chapter, and so far it is very disappointing. One of the worst textbooks I have had.

great condition
The book was in a great condition and I received it in the expected date.
Thanks

Needs more information
This book is imformative. However, it needs to go more into detail...theories and what some philosophers believe that causes the person's different behavior and mood stages per-say. But it help in my class and doing my research on the internet helped as well (got an A) ... Read more

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH not only covers the environmental sciences but also the human population. This text emphasizes the environmental practices that support human life as well as the need to control factors that are harmful to human life. Chapters focus on the requisites of life, water, air, food, space, and shelter. Chapters also address proper management of wastewater treatment, solid waste management, insect and rodent control and agents that cause diseases. The top Environmentalist from around the world contribute a chapter in their area of expertise to form the most comprehensive text available. ... Read more

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A "MUST HAVE" STUDY GUIDE FOR THE RS/REHS EXAM!
If you are going to take the NEHA RS/REHS Exam - this is a must read book.

This book covers all areas of the the Environmental Health field and puts it in a easy to find/digest format.

It is my number one go-to book for a desktop reference.I highly recommend it!! ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (6)

good text book
has lots of current data partaning to the environmental hazards and how we are leaving a carbon footprint that needs to decrease.

late.. late.. late...
maybe it was my fault and didn't read the shipping time correctly, but it took FOREVER to get the book..

Good environmental chemistry book
This text was required for a Water and Wastewater chemistry class, but the information contained in it, far surpasses what was needed for class. I kept this book as I can see myself using it again in the future.

Great Environmental Chem Text
I took a web-based environmental chem course, and this book was used in lieu of lectures. The author does an outstanding job of presentation and the text is very well-organized.Includes a lot of current information. The problems within the text are very challenging and reflect real world issues (i.e., PCB concentrations in the Great Lakes) My only criticism is that the chapters are sometimes overly long. Other than that, this is one of the best E-chem texts I've come up against, and I certainly learned more from it than I would have from listening to a prof lecturing for a term. Recommended highly!

Good presentation of a broad topic.
I am also a chemistry student and I found the book to be rather easy, but that is because the text is very clearly written with good presentation and concise wording. It is certainly a good place to start in trying tounderstand an environmental problem, especially if the readers backgroundin chemistry is only on a general and limited organic level. ... Read more

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The Environmental Case gives readers a unique, first-hand feel for some of the most interesting and illuminating controversies in U.S. environmental policymaking--including the disaster at Love Canal, the dispute over snowmobiles in Yellowstone National Park, and the global warming debate. Through 16 carefully constructed cases,Layzer covers the spectrum of environmental issues, from habitat conservation, air and water pollution, and overfishing to environmental justice and urban growth management. Each case elucidates various aspects of the U.S. political system but is also linked to the others by two main themes: environmental conflicts are, at heart, conflicts between advocates with fundamentally different values, and the way problems are framed in politics plays a central role in shaping how those values get translated into policies.

This second edition showcases all 12 of the original cases, thoroughly revised and updated. In addition, Layzer has added four new cases:

• Community activism propels the Dudley Street Neighborhood Association to fight for environmental justice and equitable redevelopment of a once-distressed area in the heart of Boston.
• The use of snowmobiles in Yellowstone National Park divides environmentalists into bitterly opposing camps: those who regard parks as playgrounds and support unlimited motorized access, and those who advocate more conservative management that emphasizes protection of the park's flora, fauna, and quiet serenity.
• In the tuna/dolphin and shrimp/turtle disputes, competing advocates debate whether U.S. environmental protection measures constitute non-tariff barriers to trade and, more broadly, whether trade liberalization is good for the environment.
• Opponents of growth management campaign to undermine the city of Portland's strict policies curbing urban sprawl, the most stringent in the nation.

Layzer provides maps, tables, figures, questions to consider, recommended readings, and useful websites to help readers think critically and actively about the issues raised in each case and facilitate further research. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

The Environmental Case 2nd ed
Very well written account of key historical events. Not a dry account either, very interesting.

Environmental Policies
I was pleased to recieve my book in two days, its in good shape, and the previous owner did a good job underlining the major points with notes added in the margins that are helpful to me.Its better than having a new book.

Interesting case studies. helpful learning aid
The cases are much more interesting than the accompanying book about Environmental policy. I found it slightly wordy and left-leaning, which I expected, but the content is good. It might benefit by offering more about the other side. I am an environmentalist and agree with all the points they make, but I feel like I would benefit most by learning about a perspective that I don't relate to as well. You have to know the opposition if you want to be equipped to fight them.

good read... a little lengthy, but makes for great discussion in class (if students actually read, which the length definitely limits -30 small font pg chapters-) ... Read more

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Includes new material on the latest environmental and international politics
The fifth edition of Pamela S. Chasek, et.al.'s GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS provides a fine set of discussions about the global environment. This updated introduction to the world's most important environmental issues includes new material on the latest environmental and international politics, climate change, and issues of economics and globalization.

book review
This book arrived way earlier than I thought it would and was in the shape as described. ... Read more

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The new third edition provides environmental scientists with an approach that focuses on visuals rather than excessive content. The streamlined coverage discusses the basic science so students walk away with a strong understanding of the facts. New Think Critically and Data Interpretation features encourage them to analyse visuals and graphs to place information in context. The illustrations have been improved and additional opportunities to conduct real data analysis have been added. The What a Scientist Sees feature also gives environment scientists a real-world perspective of how a concept or phenomenon is applied in the field. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

Visualizing Environmental Science book- very speedy
Very quick in delivery and the book was just how it was described. very good seller

great deal on textbook!
This was an incredible find!The textbook was brand new, still in shrink wrap for $40.00!!Hopefully they will have others I will need.

Good
Surprisingly, this book is quite interesting. I needed it for my environmental studies course at college. There's some interesting information that made me think about the daily choices I make and how I could make a difference to our environment.

Not very sophisticated or deep.
I bought this book for use as an introductory science textbook for non-science majors at university level.Having been under the impression that it was fairly good (based on the table of contents and past review by others), I was very disappointed in the elementary level that it presented its material: more like a junior high presentation than even a high-school level.Thus, I sent it back, and was even more disappointed when Amazon charged me for the return shipping, saying that it wasn't their fault.So, if you buy this book, expect lots of color, but not much depth.

Great book
This book has alot of images, and being a visual learner i think it really helps. The book is also a easy reader you'll read a few pages before you actually realize how much youve read. So i would recommend it to geography teachers and students, or people intrested in out society and environment. ... Read more

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One of the few lab books available in the field, Environmental Science is designed to provide environmental scientists with active learning situations that demonstrate the impacts of interactions between humans and the environment. It encourages readers to reflect on real life conditions and the connection to the environment and sustainability. Emphasis is placed on writing and communication through lab reports, presentations, and real-world scenarios. Environmental scientists will be able to apply concepts in the lab and gain a stronger understanding of the field. ... Read more

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Perfect
This book came in mint condition and was exactly what I needed!Thank you!

good practicals
A good buy for environmental science teachers/students - most of the activities contain really useful background information and the lab write-ups are well-structured. The only thing to note is that some of the lab experiments require some material/equipment that may not be available or expensive to purchase

Environmental Science Lab Manual
This a great resource for an AP Course, and has been a life saver!Enables me to write labs for students at home who have few resources.

amcommerce
I was very satisfied with the lab manual i got. I brought a new book and got it in good condition. It was exactly what i expect. ... Read more

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The most comprehensive introduction to environmental ethics available, ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS offers students a current look at the issues and topics that dominate the field today, organized into two main parts that take students seamlessly from theory to application. This Fifth Edition of the Pojmans' popular anthology, like its predecessors, includes numerous topic areas not covered in other anthologies-including an all-new section on Climate Change. Featuring articles carefully selected for clarity and accessibility, the text follows a dialogic pro-con format presenting divergent positions on each topic, ensuring that students are both exposed to and understand both sides of every topic so they can develop their own informed positions. The bulk of royalties for this book are donated to groups dedicated to protecting the environment, such as the Wilderness Society and the Sierra Club. ... Read more

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A very informative book

This book is very informative and important for anyone working in the environmental field.

Textbook Review
This book was for a class I'm taking this semester and all of the articles in it have been really interesting. Environmental Ethics encompasses so many different subject areas and this book has incorporates so many different points of view that I feel like both sides of each topic covered have been equally represented.

The best among a bad bunch
This anthology is well organized and contains a few gems, but many of the articles and book excerpts are terribly outdated, and some read like bad op-ed pieces in a local newspaper.This is unfortunate, since the subject is an important one.

AMAZING!
When I first looked over the book, I wasn't overly impressed at first and thought that it was going to be a hard and boring read.I was completely wrong! It is the favorite among my textbooks now. ... Read more

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This timely update of the popular Environmental Science Activities Kit includes more than 35 lessons for middle and high school science teachers on the most compelling and relevant environmental topics, such as global warming, food and water production, alternative energy sources, endangered species, land-use issues, and many more. ... Read more

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Roa's Environmental Science activities book
This book has a variety of activities and labs that are simple to set up and in some cases, are rigorous in analysis.It is an excellent resource.

A Gift for the Enviro Teacher
This activities kit contains 37 relevant, engaging, and relatively challenging activities for high school students. As a first year enviro teacher, I was so thankful when I discovered this book at the library. It divides activities by the following units: human issues, land use issues, wildlife issues, water issues, atmospheric issues, and energy issues. Even though I can see the point of the reviewer who rated this book a 1 out of 5, I would argue that since environmental science is an interdisciplinary course this book finds a decent balance between the physical science and social science issues of the class, especially for the non-AP course. I previously noted that I thought this book was relatively challenging, and I said this because I believe this book attacks those higher order thinking skills on Bloom's taxonomy, e.g. application-evaluation. Where as other lab books can be very cookbook-ish, and only tackle the lower level skills, like define and identify. Regardless of your teaching philosophy, I believe this book is a must have, if not as an aid for laboratories and "science" lessons, it can serve as a great engagement piece for your units.

A Teachers Pet
This book proved invaluable for clasroom activities. It was fun going to a well thought out book to utilize in your classroom environmental discussion and activities!

Not science
Although some of the activities in this book are interesting, much of it is not science.Frankly, some of the science is at best not up to date, and at worst incorrect.I returned this book and would not use it as a resource.At the very least, this should be called "Environmental Studies".

Terrific Teacher Resource
This book is packed with hands on activities and includes student and teacher background information - very useful stuff!I have used it with middle school kids and other people in my district have found it useful at the high school level.Covers full range of environmental concerns including global warming and energy issues. ... Read more

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Consisting of an assortment of landmark essays and the best in contemporary scholarship, this anthology delves deeply into the most pressing environmental issues of our times. Articles included in this anthology are distinguished for their relevance to real-life policy making and for their ability to promote rich and lively discussion about controversial matters. In addition, the editors' careful organization of the topics and illuminating section previews keep students focused on the most essential points of current environmental debates. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

New as promised!
The book arrived brand-new, just as promised, and it came in a timely manner. The price was extremely reasonable, too.

Slow delivery, Questionable Condition.
It took several weeks for the book to arrive and when it did it was, in my opinion, in worse condition than the description claimed. It wasn't dysfunctional, but if you are a stickler for the quality of condition I would be wary or question the descriptions given. Then again, it could have been a one time thing and I was just a little disappointed a chunk of the pages fell out when I opened the book.

Second-hand, third-hand..
What I ordered was a used book and that is what I received. Satisfied customer

The price is almost worth it...
I used this book for years in teaching environmental ethics.I believe it is the single-best text out there for such a class.However, that price is astounding, and for the first time in a decade, I have switched textbooks.

The contents are almost worth it, though, and richly interdisciplinary, collecting together economic, biological, religious and philosophical perspectives.I highly recommend this for those who want to know what a nearly perfect environmental ethics textbook would look like, and who want the best regardless of the price.

I lament the necessity of not inflicting such a cost on my students.

It's not just "environmental" ethics...
This book provides an extraordinary place for any individual looking to understand and hone their ethics and values, it just happens to useenvironmental issues as its context.The editorial comments are conciseand probing, and the illustrative articles and essays are classic andthought provoking.Although the reading is generally a bit dense for pageturning on one's way to bed, that's even viable for individuals looking fora bit of intensity prior to sleep.An excellent, well rounded, explorationinto earth's environment and human roles and perceptions regarding it. ... Read more

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This volume traces the history of environmental conditions in the United States through the examination of critical issues such as pollution, conservation, and wilderness preservation. The Second Edition of this popular text includes several new essays and documents and pays particular attention to multiculturalism and gender throughout. In order to place American environmental issues in a larger context, the text emphasizes international relations and globalization. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

A decent textbook with a few formatting weaknesses.
For a person interested in an overview of environmental history and some examples of typical sources used by the field, this is a reasonably good textbook. The pieces excerpted for the various sections are a good samplingof some of the best and well-known scholars in the field, and the primarysources would promote interesting discussion in a classroom setting.Smallintroductory sections help explain the significance of each.Theorganization is clear, and the 15-chapter format lends itself well toteaching this book under the 15-week semester system.An appendix provideshelpful definitions of common terms and topics, such as ecofeminism andhuman ecology.

However, the book has several flaws that discourage mefrom giving it an entirely positive endorsement.First, it lacks an index,a major problem for a book of this type.Second, both primary andsecondary sources appear in excerpted form (missing sections are indicatedby ellipses) and lack the footnotes from the originals.Although thesources are fully cited in an appendix, this is frustrating for the readerwho was looking for a more "intact" representation of thematerials in one place.

The editor of this book is Carolyn Merchant
Please make sure that you put the editor in for this books and add to your search engine.The editor is Carolyn Merchant.It doesn't come up when you do an author search for her.

Thanks! ... Read more

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Environmental Geology, ninth edition, presents the student with a broad overview of environmental geology. The text looks both at how the earth developed into its present condition and where matters seem to be moving for the future. It is hoped that this knowledge will provide the student with a useful foundation for discussing and evaluating specific environmental issues, as well as for developing ideas about how the problems should be solved. ... Read more

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Terrible textbook
If you are taking a geology course with this book, drop it because the subject is boring and the book just spits a bunch of geology jargon that no reasonable person would give a **** about. REALLY regret taking this course for science credits because not only do the lectures make me fall asleep, but just looking at one page of this book makes me wanna shoot myself... and this is coming from someone who has read countless numbers of textbooks

Really fast
I received this book much faster than I was expecting it.This seller is very quick and provided me with a great quality book.

it was what i was expecting.
what i was expecting.i was happy with price and the condition of the book.

good condition but out of date edition
product was in better than described condition but old edition ( not indicated in item description) and had to be returned; service was very good

not the right book
this company sent me the wrong book, but realized it before i received the wrong one, so they corrected it and gave me a discount.the whole experience was still not good, but they made it right. ... Read more

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International Environmental Law and Policy explores the dynamics of the lawmaking process and the increasingly critical role of transnational actors/citizens, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), scientists, and business. Discusses the relation of our scientific understanding to the legal response and the relation of the problem to the global economy. Includes explanation of the use of soft law, framework agreements, binding obligations, the precautionary principle, and polluter pays principle. Describes role of technology transfer and multilateral and bilateral financial mechanisms. ... Read more

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Book in great condition, quick shipment
The book I ordered was in great condition, and was $70 less than it was at my school bookstore.It also shipped promptly.I have no complaints.

Best Textbook on International Environmental Law
As this book is 1550 pages long, I have not read the whole thing. But as atextbook and thanks to its clear structure it is possible to read parts ofthe book without getting lost. It is also useful to get an introductioninto a specific topic on which one might do further research. Taken intoaccount that this is a book for studying, it is almost fun to read. It isvery comprehensive and covers not only the basics of environmentalproblems, and the international environmental law itself, but also a lot ofcross cutting issues. The chosen excerpts are from the many differentinfluential scholars and practitioners and fit very good into theparticular sections.The book deals with the traditional views and theneeded basic information on international environmental law. But it alsopoints out alternative views and progressive developments in this area. Iliked in particular the introductory chapters on environmental problems andtheir relation to philosophical, development and social issues. ... Read more

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Findley and Farber's Environmental Law in a Nutshell provides a foundation for understanding environmental law. Expert text includes coverage of various areas, from acid rain and atomic energy, to waste disposal and wetlands. Touches upon the many statutory and common-law regulations shaping the world in which we live. ... Read more

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No other book combines ecology, law, politics, and environmental science in a way designed to inform the reader as to how it all fits together. This book, clearly and engagingly written, makes the complex and often confusing concepts of environmental policy making easy to understand. This book provides a basic understanding of environmental topics and our current policy-making process, discussing the ecosystem, public awareness, governmental regulations, as well as air and water pollution, energy, toxic wastes, land management issues, and international environmental issues. For those employed in the environmental, land management, urban planning, public policy, and hazardous materials fields.

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Amazon is the best
When I placed my order for this class, Environmental Policies, I inadvertently ordered the book for my next class, Twentieth-Century Europe, instead and did not realize it until the Thursday before my class started, which started on that Tuesday, I called the customer service line and spoke with a representative and I received my book on that Wednesday, a day after class started.Again Amazon is the best place to order your books.
The book Environmental Policy Paradox is a book with great references and gives great insight into what is going on with in our environment and the policies behind them.This is a very interesting book, it helps to understand the paradoxes that are involved in policy making and what is behind the decisions that are made regarding our environment.

Got it off Ebay for $21 less
There are other online stores and marketplaces for textbooks. I got this one for my next class for over $20 less. The book isn't new, but it has every page and with the exception of a few marker prints on the front, the book is in acceptable condition. If you need this book, get it from another seller for less.

Good timing
The book arrived right on time and in great condition.The price was a lot less than the college bookstore price too.I buy many of my textbooks at Amazon.com and will continue to do so as long as they offer me the great pricing like in the past.

Wealth of information!
This book provides a wealth of information on a variety of subject concerning the environment and the paradox of government policy concerning such.

Environmental Paradox
The book was in good quality and I received it in a timely fashion.Overall no complaints. ... Read more