New edition of the original exposition of the "Gaia" theory, reissued with new covers and a new preface alongside a new edition of "The Ages Of Gaia" and Lovelock's autobiography "Homage To Gaia". ...

Ecological Education in Action celebrates the work of innovative educators in North America who explore ecological issues in school and non-school settings. These educators demonstrate how to reshape the thinking of children and adults to affirm the value of sufficiency, mutual support, and community.<P>Courses in environmental education often focus on scientific analysis and social policy -- not cultural change. Children are exposed to ...

Snyder Distinguished Professor of Ethics and Professor of Philosophy at Florida Atlantic University. ...

It also accounts for apparent changes in diversity-functioning relationships that emerge over time in disturbed ecosystems, thereby addressing a major controversy in the field. The volume concludes with a blueprint for moving beyond small-scale studies to regional ones - a move of enormous significance for policy and conservation but one that will entail tackling some of the most fundamental challenges in ecology. In addition to the editors, the ...

Instead of thinking of nature as a resource to be used for human needs, deep ecology argues that the true value of nature is intrinsic. This comprehensive and wide-ranging anthology contains almost 50 articles by the leading writers and thinkers in the field, offering a broad array of perspectives on this important approach to environmentalism. ...

Is fluoridated water safe to drink? Should you buy a water softener or other home treatment device? How are germs kept out of drinking water? Should you buy bottled water? In a straightforward question-and-answer format, DRINKING WATER offers clear, easy-to-understand answers to 128 questions you may have about the water you drink. ...

This eye-catching, inquiry-based series uses everyday objects and hands-on experiments to engage students in exploring science and the scientific method in fun new ways.Supports the national science education standards Unifying Concepts and Processes; Evidence, Models, and Explanation; Unifying Concepts and Processes: Constancy, Change, and Measurement; Unifying Concepts and Processes: Form and Function; Science as Inquiry; Physical Science; and ...

By adopting the ecological process as their major theme, these essays show how the process of human interaction with the natural environment unfolded in the past, and offer perspectives on the ecological crises in our world at the beginning of the 21st century. Topics range from broad regional studies that examine important aspects of the global environment that affect nations, to a study of the widespread influence of one important individual on ...

Now available in paperback, the first comprehensive reference on Great White sharks separates fact from fiction and presents real evidence of the ecology and behavior of these remarkable animals. The volume begins with the evolution of the white shark and its relatives and continues with sections on its anatomy, behavior, ecology, distribution, population dynamics, and interactions with humans. Included in the volume are many illustrations, ...

* Clear, accessible and illuminating introduction to the fundamental concepts and issues of sustainable development ...