| Managing Our Natural Resources Revised Edition Contributor(s): Camp, William G. (Author), Heath-Camp, Betty (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 1285835077 ISBN-13: 9781285835075 Publisher: Cengage Learning OUR PRICE: $224.15 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Horticulture - Social Science | Agriculture & Food - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - General |
| Dewey: 333.7 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 8.5" W x 10.9" (3.26 lbs) 608 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Explore the world�s natural resources and the ways professionals manage them with MANAGING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES, 6th Edition An introduction to agricultural issues and careers, this book examines a broad variety of topics from forest fires and fishery management to water purification and energy conservation. Organized into an eight-unit overview, chapters cover the must-know fundamentals of land, water, and air, forestry, fish and wildlife, and energy and mineral resources, along with the problems impacting them today. Full-color photographs, illustrations, and case studies add depth and clarity to every chapter, while appendices urge you beyond the book to websites, certification programs, and additional learning opportunities that help you develop critical thinking skills. Now available in an eBook with highlighting and search capabilities, MANAGING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES, 6th Edition invites you to dig in and uncover today�s opportunities in the agricultural sciences. |
Contributor Bio(s): Camp, William G.: - Dr. William Camp is Professor Emeritus of Agricultural and Extension Education at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. He retired from Cornell University in 2010. Prior to his university career, Dr. Camp taught agriculture and natural resources management to high school and middle school students. He has written more than 200 research articles, papers, reports, and monographs.Heath-Camp, Betty: - Dr. Heath-Camp is a Professor Emerita of Teaching and Learning at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. She retired from Cornell University in 2010. Formerly a high school teacher and school administrator with the Ohio Department of Corrections, she held many leadership roles, wrote multiple publications, and gave national research presentations. Dr. Heath-Camp earned her BS and MS from Murray State University, and her PhD from the Ohio State University. |