Expertly written, this lively, full colour resource supports Diploma Programme students for the Environmental Systems and Societies course beginning in 2008.

• Includes full coverage of the subject with extracts and examples to allow students to evaluate and think critically as they gain knowledge
• Provides a wealth of illustrations, diagrams, maps and charts to help explain difficult concepts
• Provides material for the extended essay, TOK and the learner profile
• Examination questions included for practice and reinforcement of concepts learned
• Case studies from around the globe to help students with international mindedness
• Links to websites and other sources with cross curricular material

1: Historical overview of the modern environment movement
2: Environmental perspectives
3: Ecosystems
4: Systems: a theoretical framework
5: Biodiversity
6: Conservation of biodiversity
7: The issue of global warming
8: Population dynamics
9: Resources - natural capital
10: Energy resources
11: Water resources
12: Soil resources
13: Food resources
14: Succession
15: Pollution management
16: Practical work and ideas
17: Writing your extended essay
18: Exam preparation and sample questions
19: Answers to examination-style questions
20: Directory
Essay by Tejas Ewing
Index

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