Written by one of the most distinguished and best-known human ecologis ts, this book deals with the ecology of planet earth, focusing on the condition of the global environment and the quality of human life. Emp hasis is placed on how we affect global ecosystems and how these effec ts are in turn modifying our health, behavior, economics, and politics . Specific sections and chapters address the ecological components of planet earth, the biosphere and its meaning for us, ecosystem ecology, worldwide environmental trends, the state of human populations, compe tition and conflict, the ecology...

Written by one of the most distinguished and best-known human ecologis ts, this book deals with the ecology of planet earth, focusing on the condition of the global environment and the quality of human life. Emp hasis is placed on how we affect global ecosystems and how these effec ts are in turn modifying our health, behavior, economics, and politics . Specific sections and chapters address the ecological components of planet earth, the biosphere and its meaning for us, ecosystem ecology, worldwide environmental trends, the state of human populations, compe tition and conflict, the ecology...