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Ecological Numeracy

Author : Robert A. Herendeen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780471183099
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book Ecological Numeracy written by Robert A. Herendeen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1998-04-20 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the fundamental math skills necessary to quantify andevaluate a broad range of environmental questions. 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. 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. 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.

Eco-Mathematics Education

Author : Nataly Chesky
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004466800
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Eco-Mathematics Education written by Nataly Chesky and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-10-18 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eco-Mathematics Education strives to show how everyone can experience the embedded connection between mathematics and the natural world. The authors’ sincere hope is that by doing so, we can radically change the way we come to understand mathematics, as well as humanity’s place in the ecosystem. The book hopes to accomplish this by providing in-depth lesson plans and resources for educators and anyone interested in teaching and learning mathematics through an ecological aesthetic perspective. All lessons are based on the inquiry method of teaching, aligned to standards, incorporate art projects inspired by famous artists, and utilize recycled and/or natural materials as much as possible.

Ecosystem Ecology

Author : Sven Erik Jørgensen
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 9780444534675
Total Pages : 521 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (346 download)

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Download or read book Ecosystem Ecology written by Sven Erik Jørgensen and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2009-07-25 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jorgensen's Ecosystem Ecology provides a thorough and comprehensive overview of the world’s aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. This derivative volume based on the best-selling Encyclopedia of Ecology (published 2008) is the only book currently published that provides an overview of the world’s ecosystems in a concise format. Provides an overview of the world’s ecosystems in a concise format Covers aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems Based on the best-selling Encyclopedia of Ecology Full-color figures and tables support the text and aid in understanding

Second International Handbook of Mathematics Education

Author : Alan Bishop
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9781402010088
Total Pages : 570 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Second International Handbook of Mathematics Education written by Alan Bishop and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2003-06-30 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition is an essential resource for students, researchers, teacher educators and curriculum policy makers in the field of mathematics education.

Economics of Industrial Ecology

Author : Jeroen C. J. M. van den Bergh
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 9780262220712
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (27 download)

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Book Synopsis Economics of Industrial Ecology by : Jeroen C. J. M. van den Bergh

Download or read book Economics of Industrial Ecology written by Jeroen C. J. M. van den Bergh and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Studies that integrate scientific, technological, and economic dimensions of industrial ecology and material flows. The use of economic modeling techniques in industrial ecology research provides distinct advantages over the customary approach, which focuses on the physical description of material flows. The thirteen chapters of Economics of Industrial Ecology integrate the natural science and technological dimensions of industrial ecology with a rigorous economic approach and by doing so contribute to the advancement of this emerging field. Using a variety of modeling techniques (including econometric, partial and general equilibrium, and input-output models) and applying them to a wide range of materials, economic sectors, and countries, these studies analyze the driving forces behind material flows and structural changes in order to offer guidance for economically and socially feasible policy solutions. After a survey of concepts and relevant research that provides a useful background for the chapters that follow, the book presents historical analyses of structural change from statistical and decomposition approaches; a range of models that predict structural change on the national and regional scale under different policy scenarios; two models that can be used to analyze waste management and recycling operations; and, adopting the perspective of local scale, an analysis of the dynamics of eco-industrial parks in Denmark and the Netherlands. The book concludes with a discussion of the policy implications of an economic approach to industrial ecology.

Environmental Health Perspectives

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 832 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (121 download)

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Download or read book Environmental Health Perspectives written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 832 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Environmental Science and International Politics

Author : David E. Henderson
Publisher : UNC Press Books
ISBN 13 : 1469640309
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (696 download)

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Download or read book Environmental Science and International Politics written by David E. Henderson and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental Science and International Politics features two reacting games in one volume, immersing students in the complex process of negotiating international treaties to control environmental pollution. The issues are similar in all the modules; environmental justice, national sovereignty, and the inherent uncertainty of the costs and benefits of pollution control. Students also must understand the basic science of each problem and possible solutions. Acid Rain in Europe, 1979-1989 covers the negotiation of the Long Range Transport Pollution treaty. This was the first ever international pollution control treaty and remains at the forefront of addressing European pollution. This game can be used in a variety of ways and to examine either sulfur dioxide pollution, nitrogen oxide pollution, or both. This game includes summaries of a number of relevant technical articles to support student arguments. Students must deal with the limitations of national resources as they decide how much of their limited money to spend. Climate Change in Copenhagen, 2009 covers the negotiations at the Conference of Parties 15 meeting that was attended by a large number of national leaders. The game also includes representatives of non-government organizations and the press. Students wrestle with the need to work within conflicting limits set by their governments.

Handbook of Ecosystem Theories and Management

Author : Felix Muller
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781566702539
Total Pages : 604 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (25 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Ecosystem Theories and Management written by Felix Muller and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2000-02-10 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As part of the Environmental and Ecological Modeling Handbooks series, the Handbook of Ecosystem Theories and Management provides a comprehensive overview of ecosystem theory and the tools - ecological engineering, ecological modeling, ecotoxicology and ecological economics -to manage these systems. The book is laid out to provide a summary or survey of each topic, using many tables and figures. Concepts, definitions, important findings, basic hypotheses, important correlations between theories and observation with illustrative graphs are included. The comprehensive treatment of ecosystem theory and application of theoretical tools, and the integration of classical theory and real world examples, sets this book apart. It covers newly emerging topical areas as well as nontraditional topical areas (i.e. chaos) that will interest professionals trained in previous decades and enlighten those now entering into formal training. The general approach taken by the authors makes this an essential reference and handbook for professionals and students.

Transdisciplinarity in Mathematics Education

Author : Limin Jao
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319636243
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (196 download)

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Download or read book Transdisciplinarity in Mathematics Education written by Limin Jao and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-10-15 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book explores various facets of transdisciplinarity in mathematics education and its importance for research and practice. The book comprehensively outlines the ways that mathematics interacts with different disciplines, world views, and contexts; these topics include: mathematics and the humanities, the complex nature of mathematics education, mathematics education and social contexts, and more. It is an invaluable resource for mathematics education students, researchers, and practitioners seeking to incorporate transdisciplinarity into their own practice.

Principles of Environmental Sciences

Author : Jan J. Boersema
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1402091583
Total Pages : 537 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Principles of Environmental Sciences written by Jan J. Boersema and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-12-12 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: International experts provide a comprehensive picture of the principles, concepts and methods that are applicable to problems originating from the interaction between the living/non-living environment and mankind. Both the analysis of such problems and the way solutions to environmental problems may work in specific societal contexts are addressed. Disciplinary approaches are discussed but there is a focus on multi- and interdisciplinary methods. A large number of practical examples and case studies are presented. There is special emphasis on modelling and integrated assessment. This book is different because it stresses the societal, cultural and historical dimensions of environmental problems. The main objective is to improve the ability to analyse and conceptualise environmental problems in context and to make readers aware of the value and scope of different methods. Ideal as a course text for students, this book will also be of interest to researchers and consultants in the environmental sciences.

Research in Mathematics Education in Australasia 2016–2019

Author : Jennifer Way
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811542694
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (115 download)

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Download or read book Research in Mathematics Education in Australasia 2016–2019 written by Jennifer Way and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-04-20 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tenth edition of the four-yearly review of mathematics education research in Australasia, compiled by the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA), critically reviews research in mathematics education in the four years from 2016 to 2019. Its goals are to provide a reference guide for researchers, and to promote further quality research in Australasia.

Environment and Employment

Author : Philip Lawn
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134060378
Total Pages : 590 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Environment and Employment written by Philip Lawn and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mounting evidence suggests that GDP growth is damaging the natural environment and unlikely to be ecologically sustainable in the long-run. At the same time, an annual GDP growth rate of around three percent is regarded as the minimum necessary to prevent unemployment from escalating. Clearly, a trade-off exists between environmental goals and employment goals, yet this trade-off has been largely ignored or denied. This book aims to resolve the environment-employment dilemma by suggesting ways and means to achieve low rates of unemployment, or preferably full employment, in the context of a low-growth or steady-state economy. In search of a solution to this dilemma, this book seeks to answer the following questions: What existing paradigms offer a possible foundation for further investigation into issues dealing with both the environment and employment? What specific initiatives can be implemented to deal with unemployment given that any potential solution must be consistent with responsible macroeconomic policy? To what extent can ecological tax reform provide a solution to the environment-employment dilemma? Under what circumstances is it clear that certain forms of employment generation are antithetic to the goal of ecological sustainability? How can more favourable employment-generating opportunities be exploited in ways which lower unemployment or achieve full employment without the need for ecologically-destructive GDP growth? This book will no doubt stimulate a broader discussion on the issue, and it may just begin a process that leads to the eventual emergence of a viable policy strategy to generate a sustainable, full employment future. This book will be of interest to decision-makers, civil servants, researchers, and NGO employees as well as students of environmental and ecological economics and issues related to employment and unemployment.

Energy Analysis for a Sustainable Future

Author : Mario Giampietro
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0415539668
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (155 download)

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Download or read book Energy Analysis for a Sustainable Future written by Mario Giampietro and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains why conventional energy analysis and statistics are not useful for generating robust energy scenarios and effective assessments of the quality of alternative energy sources. Then it presents an innovative multi-scale approach, illustrated with empirical results, for effectively dealing with sustainability in face of the coming energy crisis.

Biofuels, Solar and Wind as Renewable Energy Systems

Author : D. Pimentel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1402086547
Total Pages : 513 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Biofuels, Solar and Wind as Renewable Energy Systems written by D. Pimentel and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-07-22 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The petroleum age began about 150 years ago. Easily available energy has s- ported major advances in agriculture, industry, transportation, and indeed many diverse activities valued by humans. Now world petroleum and natural gas s- plies have peaked and their supplies will slowly decline over the next 40–50 years until depleted. Although small amounts of petroleum and natural gas will remain underground, it will be energetically and economically impossible to extract. In the United States, coal supplies could be available for as long as 40–50 years, depending on how rapidly coal is utilized as a replacement for petroleum and natural gas. Having been comfortable with the security provided by fossil energy, especially petroleum and natural gas, we appear to be slow to recognize the energy crisis in the U. S. and world. Serious energy conservation and research on viable renewable - ergy technologies are needed. Several renewable energy technologies already exist, but sound research is needed to improve their effectiveness and economics. Most of the renewable energy technologies are in uenced by geographic location and face problems of intermittent energy supply and storage. Most renewable technologies require extensive land; a few researchers have even suggested that one-half of all land biomass could be harvested in order to supply the U. S. with 30% of its liquid fuel! Some optimistic investigations of renewable energy have failed to recognize that only 0. 1% of the solar energy is captured annually in the U. S.

Handbook of Environmental and Ecological Modeling

Author : Sven E. Jorgensen
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351442880
Total Pages : 688 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (514 download)

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Book Synopsis Handbook of Environmental and Ecological Modeling by : Sven E. Jorgensen

Download or read book Handbook of Environmental and Ecological Modeling written by Sven E. Jorgensen and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-11-22 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With descriptions of hundreds of the most important environmental and ecological models, this handbook is a unique and practical reference source. The Handbook of Environmental and Ecological Modeling is ideal for those working in environmental modeling, including regulators and managers who wish to understand the models used to make assessments. Overviews of more than 360 models are easily accessed in this handbook, allowing readers to quickly locate information they need about models available in a given ecosystem. The material in the Handbook of Environmental and Ecological Modeling is logically arranged according to ecosystem. Each of the sixteen chapters of the handbook covers a particular ecosystem, and includes not only the descriptions of the models, but also an overview of the state-of-the-art in modeling for that particular ecosystem. A summary of the spectrum of available models is also provided in each chapter. The extensive table of contents and the easy-to-use index put materials immediately at your fingertips.

How to be a Quantitative Ecologist

Author : Jason Matthiopoulos
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119991722
Total Pages : 501 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book How to be a Quantitative Ecologist written by Jason Matthiopoulos and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-12 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ecological research is becoming increasingly quantitative, yet students often opt out of courses in mathematics and statistics, unwittingly limiting their ability to carry out research in the future. This textbook provides a practical introduction to quantitative ecology for students and practitioners who have realised that they need this opportunity. The text is addressed to readers who haven't used mathematics since school, who were perhaps more confused than enlightened by their undergraduate lectures in statistics and who have never used a computer for much more than word processing and data entry. From this starting point, it slowly but surely instils an understanding of mathematics, statistics and programming, sufficient for initiating research in ecology. The book’s practical value is enhanced by extensive use of biological examples and the computer language R for graphics, programming and data analysis. Key Features: Provides a complete introduction to mathematics statistics and computing for ecologists. Presents a wealth of ecological examples demonstrating the applied relevance of abstract mathematical concepts, showing how a little technique can go a long way in answering interesting ecological questions. Covers elementary topics, including the rules of algebra, logarithms, geometry, calculus, descriptive statistics, probability, hypothesis testing and linear regression. Explores more advanced topics including fractals, non-linear dynamical systems, likelihood and Bayesian estimation, generalised linear, mixed and additive models, and multivariate statistics. R boxes provide step-by-step recipes for implementing the graphical and numerical techniques outlined in each section. How to be a Quantitative Ecologist provides a comprehensive introduction to mathematics, statistics and computing and is the ideal textbook for late undergraduate and postgraduate courses in environmental biology. "With a book like this, there is no excuse for people to be afraid of maths, and to be ignorant of what it can do." —Professor Tim Benton, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Leeds, UK

Engaging Families as Children's First Mathematics Educators

Author : Sivanes Phillipson
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811025533
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Engaging Families as Children's First Mathematics Educators written by Sivanes Phillipson and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores how professionals can engage and inspire parents to support their young children’s mathematics learning. Bringing together international experts, researchers and scholars, it proposes a framework for engaging with and supporting parents, including those who are less aware of the crucial development of children’s mathematical skills in the early years. Focusing on mathematics learning from birth to 5 years, the book’s underlying assumption is that it is possible to offer guidance to professionals working with families with young children concerning how to engage and support families in the area of mathematics learning, including those families who seem alienated from education services. Specifically, the respective chapters present a framework for understanding children’s early mathematical development and the important role of families in this regard. They describe effective strategies for engaging families in their children’s mathematics learning, including those who are marginalised and experience multiple disadvantages, so that all families can best support their children’s mathematical learning and their development of positive attitudes towards learning. In closing, hurdles and opportunities within the systems surrounding family engagement are addressed.