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000348556 050_4 $$aGE170$$b.T34 2011
000348556 24500 $$aTaking sides.$$pClashing views on environmental issues /$$cselected, edited, and with introductions by Thomas Easton.
000348556 24630 $$aClashing views on environmental issues
000348556 24630 $$aEnvironmental issues
000348556 250__ $$a14th ed.
000348556 260__ $$aNew York :$$bMcGraw-Hill,$$cc2011.
000348556 300__ $$axxxii, 374 p. ;$$c24 cm.
000348556 4901_ $$aTaking sides
000348556 4901_ $$aMcGraw-Hill contemporary learning series
000348556 504__ $$aIncludes bibliographical references.
000348556 5050_ $$aUnit 1: Environmental philosophy -- Is the precautionary principle a sound approach to risk analysis? -- Is sustainable development compatible with human welfare? -- Should a price be put on the goods and services provided by the world's ecosystems? -- Unit 2: Principles versus politics -- Should North America's landscape be restored to its pre-human state? -- Should the military be exempt from environmental regulations? -- Will restricting carbon emissions damage the U.S. economy? -- Unit 3: Energy issues -- Should we drill for offshore oil? -- Is carbon capture technology ready to limit carbon emissions? -- Is it time to put geothermal energy development on the fast track? -- Should cars be more efficient? -- Are biofuels responsible for rising food prices? -- Is it time to revive nuclear power? -- Unit 4: Food and population -- Are improved aid policies the best way to improve global food supply and protect world population? -- Is genetic engineering the answer to hunger? -- Can organic farming feed the world? -- Unit 5: Toxic chemicals -- Should DDT be banned worldwide? -- Do environmental hormone mimics pose a potentially serious health threat? -- Is the superfund program successfully protecting human health from hazardous materials? -- Should the United States reprocess spent nuclear fuel?
000348556 520__ $$aThis debate-style reader is designed to introduce students to current controversies in environmental policy and science. The readings, which represent the arguments of leading environmentalists, scientists, and policy makers, are presented in pro/con format. Each issue is thoughtfully framed with an issue summary, an issue introduction, and a postscript or challenge questions. "Taking Sides" readers feature an annotated listing of selected World Wide Web sites. An online Instructor's Resource Guide with testing material is available for each volume.
000348556 650_0 $$aEnvironmental policy.
000348556 650_0 $$aEnvironmental engineering.
000348556 650_0 $$aEnvironmental sciences.
000348556 7001_ $$aEaston, Thomas A.
000348556 830_0 $$aTaking sides.
000348556 830_0 $$aMcGraw-Hill contemporary learning series.
000348556 85200 $$bgen$$hGE170$$i.T34$$i2011
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000348556 980__ $$aBIB
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