{"product_id":"ecological-numeracy-quantitative-analysis-of-environmental-issues-paperback-softback-9780471183099","title":"Ecological Numeracy; Quantitative Analysis of Environmental Issues (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471183099","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eEcological Numeracy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eQuantitative Analysis of Environmental Issues\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRobert A. Herendeen (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471183099, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 27 April 1998\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e360 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.3 x 15.5 x 2.4 cm, 0.508 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eMaster the fundamental math skills necessary to quantify andevaluate a broad range of environmental questions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Environmental issues are often quantitative--how much land, howmany people, what amount of pollution. Computer programs areuseful, but there is no substitute for being able to use a simplecalculation to slice through to the crux of the problem. Having agrasp of how the factors interact and whether the results makesense allows one to explain and argue a point of view forcefully todiverse audiences.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With an engaging, down-to-earth style and practical problem-solvingapproach, Ecological Numeracy makes it easy to understand andmaster basic mathematical concepts and techniques that areapplicable to life-cycle assessment, energy consumption, land use,pollution generation, and a broad range of other environmentalissues. Robert Herendeen brings the numbers to life with dozens offascinating, often entertaining examples and problems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Requiring only a moderate quantitative background, EcologicalNumeracy is a superb introduction for advanced undergraduatestudents in environmental science, planning, geography, andphysical and natural sciences. It is also a valuable professionalresource for environmental managers, regulators, andadministrators.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eContext and Acclimatization.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Contributions to Environmental Impact: Analyzing the Components ofChange.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Consequences of Exponential (Geometric) Growth.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e End-Use Analysis and Predicting Future Demand.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Economic Considerations, Discount Rates, and Benefit-CostAnalysis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Limits.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Dynamics, Stocks and Flows, Age Class Effects.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Indirect Effects.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Shared Resources and the Tragedy of the Commons.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Automobile: A Powerful Problem.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ecological Economics and Sustainability.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Thermodynamics and Energy Efficiency.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Civil engineering, surveying \u0026amp; building [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Civil engineering, surveying \u0026amp; building\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Civil%20engineering,%20surveying%20\u0026amp;%20building%20%5BTN%5D%22\"\u003eTN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52286270865688,"sku":"9780471183099","price":86.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471183099.jpg?v=1781548380","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/ecological-numeracy-quantitative-analysis-of-environmental-issues-paperback-softback-9780471183099","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}