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Environmental Science: Toward A Sustainable Future Paperback – 7 January 2016

by Richard Wright (Author), Dorothy Boorse (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars 329 ratings
Edition: 13th

For introductory courses in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, and Environmental Biology.

The 13th Edition of Environmental Science: Toward a Sustainable Future retains its current content and memorable themes of Science, Sustainability and Stewardship while expanding on the student-friendly approach with built-in study tools that make Wright/Boorse a bestseller. Presenting the most current and relevant Environmental Science issues and research along with new Concept Check questions and Understand the Data questions.

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  1. ISBN-10
    9780134011271
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0134011271
  3. Edition
    13th
  4. Publisher
    Pearson
  5. Publication date
    7 January 2016
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    21.59 x 2.79 x 27.43 cm
  8. Print length
    672 pages
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About the Author

Richard T. Wright is Professor Emeritus of Biology at Gordon College in Massachusetts, where he taught environmental science for 28 years. He earned a B.A. from Rutgers University and a M.A. and Ph.D. in biology from Harvard University. For many years Wright received grant support from the National Science Foundation for his work in marine microbiology, and in 1981, he was a founding faculty member of Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies in Michigan, where he also served as Academic Chairman for 11 years. He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Au Sable Institute, and the American Association for the Advancement Scientific Affiliation.

Dorothy F. Boorse is an associate professor of biology at Gordon College, in Wenham Massachusetts. Her research interest is in drying wetlands such as vernal pools and prairie potholes, and in salt marshes. Her research with undergraduates has included wetland and invasive species projects. She earned a BS in biology from Gordon College, a MS in entomology from Cornell University, and a PhD in oceanography and limnology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Boorse teaches, writes, and speaks about biology, the environment, and care of creation.

Boorse is a member of a number of ecological and environmental societies including The Ecological Society of America, the Society of Wetland Scientists, the Nature Conservancy, The Audubon Society, The New England Wildflower Society, and the Trustees of Reservations (the oldest land conservancy group in the United States). She and her family live in Beverly Massachusetts. She and her family belong to Appleton farms, a CSA community supported agriculture farm.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0134011279
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 7 January 2016
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 13th
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 672 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780134011271
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0134011271
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 kg
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21.59 x 2.79 x 27.43 cm
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1330L
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    Had to take intro into environmental science and the book was for 120 dollars, rented it for the semester for only 20!
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