This major anthology is the first to apply a fully interdisciplinary approach to environmental studies. A comprehensive
guide to environmental literacy, the book demonstrates how the sciences, social sciences, and humanities all contribute
to understanding our interrelationships with the natural world. Though not specialized, Environment is a book that
even specialists can learn from. Ten innovative case studies--climate shock, species endangerment, nuclear power,
biotechnology, sustainable development, deforestation, environmental security, globalization, wilderness, and the
urban environment--are followed by readings from specific disciplines. These can be integrated with the case studies
to shape individual interests and teaching strategies. The volume presents an imaginative array of texts, from
scientific papers to poetry, legal decisions to historical accounts, personal essays to economic analysis. Taken
together, these selections provide a balanced, authoritative, and up-to-date treatment of key issues in environmental
studies.