Feature Summary

The features of Environmental Science, A Study of Interrelationships were developed with the student in mind and are continually reviewed for their usefulness and value to learning:

• A detailed World Map is located in the front of the book to assist students with geographical references.
• Concept Maps of key concepts to follow open each chapter. These maps are also on the accompanying Online Learning Center as quizzing exercises.
• Chapter opening Objectives and Outlines set up the content and provide a framework for the material to be learned in each chapter.
• The Global Perspectives, Environmental Close-Ups, and Issues and Analysis'Boxed Readings contain important supplemental information to enhance the student's understanding of major environmental concepts. The Global Perspective boxes include a small map that indicates the part of the world each reading is referencing.
• Each edition offers Improved and Updated Art and Photos to help keep abreast of changing issues in environmental science.
• Chapter Summaries, Review Questions, and Critical Thinking Questions offer a traditional approach to summarizing the chapter. The eighth edition adds a Technology Section that integrates the book material to the many resources available on the Online Learning Center. This is a valuable asset that allows the student to go directly to particular articles, animations, case studies, readings etc. for a variety of topics that were covered in the chapter.
• A number of helpful Appendices include: "Critical Thinking," "Metric Unit Conversion Tables," "The Periodic Table of the Elements," "What You Can Do to Make the World a Better Place In Which to Live," and "How To Write To Your Elected Officials."
• The Online Learning Center is packed with resources to help the student grasp the study of environmental science. Just a few of the valuable features include: an Essential Study Partner tutorial, key term flashcards, animations, quizzing, articles from around the world on current environmental issues, corporate environmental annual reports from major corporations for class discussion, and essays from people in other countries on key environmental concerns.