The Human Impact on the Natural Environment has become the classic student text onhow human activity has changed and continues to change the face of the Earth. The fifth editionmaintains the structure of the previous editions as it examines the human role in natural processesand systems. Areas covered include animals, vegetation, soils, landforms, water, the atmosphere, andclimate. The book also considers future implications, particularly global warming.The text andreferences of this edition have been updated throughout. The book includes new or expanded sectionson species decline, pollution, sea level, ozone depletion, and climate change, as well as anexpanded guide for further reading. It provides a comprehensive view of the major environmentalissues facing the world today and gives students of the environment an essential introduction to theimpact of humans on the Earth. Read Less