Global environmental change often seems to be the most carefully examined issue of our time. Yet understanding the human sideâ€"human causes of and responses

Social-ecological challenges call for a far better integration of the social sciences into conservation training and practice. Environmental problems are, first

This book assesses the strengths and weaknesses of current environmental research programs, describes the desirable characteristics of an effective program, and

In anticipation of future environmental science and engineering challenges and technologic advances, EPA asked the National Research Council (NRC) to assess the