Wetlands Ecology and Conservation: Emphasis in Pennsylvania

Science & Math

Pennsylvania Academy of Science

Water is abundant in Pennsylvania and at the present time the supply is adequate for all needs. With an abundance of water around, it may be difficult to understand that a crisis can be developing. This text is a comprehensive review of Pennsylvania's water resources, and the qualities and challenges of the systems are discussed in several chapters, as well as discussing possible solutions to preemptively act against this looming issue.

Water Resources in Pennsylvania: Availability, Quality and Management

Miller, E. Willard

Majumdar, Shyamal K.

Technology

Book by Majumdar, Shyamal K., Schmalz, Robert F.

Environmental Radon: Occurrence, Control, and Health Hazards

Politics & Social Sciences

Schmalz, Robert F.

Politics & Government

This volume provides an overview of air pollution and its relevant effects. Some topics discussed include air pollution and its effect on human conditions, ecological effects, laws and regulations, assessment of law and regulation, as well as case studies for particular observations. This text was written to be relevant to experts in the field of air pollution as well as being a reference to new students of the topic.

Air Pollution: Environmental Issues and Health Effects

Natural and technological disasters are a normal part of life. In every disaster, the physical and social infrastructure fails to protect people from conditions that threaten their well-being. This text considers the problem of disasters and relevant challenges, the variety of natural disasters that can occur, man made disasters that can occur, disaster preparedness and planning, and the human consequences of disasters. This book will be of interest to scientists and engineers as well as social and human scientists. Because of the universal character of disasters, this volume also has value for the general public.

Natural and Technological Disasters: Causes, Effects and Preventive Measures

Social Sciences

Providing a broad perspective on the topic of climate change, this book gives readers a full array of topics to consider. From the most novice understanding to a specialist trying to enhance his perception of the topic, Global Climate Change: Implications, Challenges & Mitigation Measures is a tome of knowledge for all topics related to Climate Change.

Global Climate Change: Implications, Challenges and Mitigation Measures

Earth Sciences

This text brings together the ideas and the philosophies of both resource conservation policies and management strategies within a total system that not only includes humans, but is also dominated by them. It is an examination of conservation and natural resources in the context of human activity, human encroachment, human demands, human impacts, human competition, and ultimately, human management within and of the natural environment.

Conservation and Resource Management

Business & Money

Economics

This volume presents a comprehensive view of the worldwide problems facing a biological diversity. It not only describes but also analyzes a wide variety of ecosystems. Topics discussed include recognized problems, evaluation of the change and impacts on biodiversity, and specific case studies of regional biodiversity.

Biological Diversity

Nature & Ecology

This book expatiates the connection between physical dynamics, climactic effects, and the human relevance of ocean environments. Written for the student and professional concerned with ocean environments as well as those who encounter marine environments on a regular basis, this book covers a variety of topics and provides references to resources for deeper exploration of themes.

The Oceans: Physical-Chemical Dynamics and Human Impact

Societal and economics forces have conspired to demand a thorough re-examination of health care structure, delivery, and financing in the United States and to differing degrees, throughout the world. This book brings together a variety of subjects on the topic, including important voices in the healthcare legislative debate, academic insights, emerging methods to influence and practice medicine, medical education, the social context of medicine, and the forces demanding a healthcare review.

Medicine and Health Care into the Twenty-First Century

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