Natural Resource Conservation: Management for a Sustainable Future

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Written from a sustainable perspective, this readable, yet rigorous, book provides comprehensive coverage of a variety of local, regional, national, and global resource and environmental issues from population growth to wetlands to agriculture to global air pollution. It emphasizes practical, cost-effective, sustainable solutions to these problems that make sense from social, economic, and environmental perspectives. Overall increased emphasis on international and global issues (includes many examples from Canada). New information on Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing—integrated GIS Remote Sensing boxed information appears throughout, including 12 case studies. Expanded coverage of ecosystem management and watershed management, global climate change, ozone depletion, wetlands protection, and policy—including new international treaties, new federal laws, and more. The friendly, approachable writing style makes the book accessible to a wide range of readers—from those who want an introduction in natural resource conservation and natural resource management to professionals in this field.

SYNOPSIS

This text, written for an introductory resource conservation course, covers a variety of local, regional, national, and global resource and environmental issues. It presents a case for building a sustainable future based on conservation, renewable resources, recycling, and population control. This eighth edition is updated with recent statistics, examples, and b&w photos, and includes expanded coverage of global climate change, environmental justice, and alternative vehicles, as well as new information on GIS and remote sensing. Chiras teaches courses in sustainable development and environmental issues at the University of Colorado-Denver and the University of Denver. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

ACCREDITATION

Dan Chiras earned his Ph.D. in reproductive physiology in 1976 from the University of Kansas Medical School. He is currently an adjunct professor at the University of Colorado in Denver and at the University of Denver, where he teaches courses on sustainable development and global environmental issues. He has published 17 books and over 200 articles in journals, magazines, newspapers, and encyclopedias. Dr. Chiras lectures about a variety of topics, including ways to build a sustainable society. His newest book is The Natural House: A Complete Guide to Healthy Energy-Efficient, Environmental Homes. Besides his scientific and environmental pursuits, Dr. Chiras is a river runner, cross-country skier, bicyclist, organic gardener, and musician. He and his sons live in a nearly self-sufficient home in Evergreen, Colorado, overlooking the snowcapped Rocky Mountains.