TY - BOOK AU - Miller,G.Tyler TI - Living in the environment: principles, connections, and solutions T2 - Wadsworth biology series SN - 053419950X (acidfree paper) AV - GF41 .M54 1994 U1 - 333.7 MIL 20 PY - 1994/// CY - Belmont, Calif. PB - Wadsworth Pub. Co. KW - Human ecology KW - Environmental policy KW - Environmental sciences KW - Economics N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Environmental problems and their causes -- Brief history of resource use and conservation -- Matter and energy resources : types and concepts -- Ecosystems and how they work -- Atmosphere, climate, weather, and life -- Changes in populations, communities, and ecosystems -- Geologic processes : the dynamic earth -- Population dynamics and population regulation -- Population distribution : urban living -- Deforestation and loss of biodiversity -- Global warming and ozone loss : apocalypse soon? -- Soil resources -- Water resources -- Food resources -- Biodiversity : forests, rangelands, parks, and wilderness -- Wildlife resources and preserving biodiversity -- Perpetual and renewable energy resources -- Nonrenewable energy resources -- Nonrenewable mineral resources and solid waste -- Risk and human health -- Hazardous waste -- Air pollution -- Water pollution -- Pesticides and pest control -- Economics and environment -- Politics and environment -- Worldviews, ethics, and sustainability ER -