Includes bibliographical references (p. C-3) and index.

Interrelatedness 2
1 Environmental Interrelationships 4
2 Environmental Ethics19
3 Risk and Cost: Elements of Decision Making 38

Ecological Principles and Their Application 64
4 Interrelated Scientific Principles: Matter, Energy, and Environment 66
5 Interactions: Environments and Organisms 82
6 Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities108
7 Population Principles135
8 Human Population Issues152

Energy 172
9 Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption 174
10 Energy Sources 194
11 Nuclear Energy: Benefits and Risks 224

Human Influences on Ecosystems 246
12 Human Impact on Resources and Ecosystems 248
13 Land-Use Planning 280
14 Soil and Its Uses 303
15 Agricultural Methods and Pest Management 326
16 Water Management 350

Pollution and Policy 384
17 Air Quality Issues 386
18 Solid Waste Management and Disposal 418
19 Regulating Hazardous Materials 436
20 Environmental Policy and Decision Making 454

appendix 1 Critical Thinking A-1
appendix 2 The Periodic Table of Elements A-2

glossary G-1
credits C-l
index I-1