Environmental Change and Challenge: A Canadian Perspective is an exciting introduction to the rich, fascinating, and topical field of environmental studies. For this new third edition, respected geographers Philip Dearden and Bruce Mitchell have thoroughly expanded their coverage of basic scientific concepts, while continuing to explore a host of contemporary environmental issues. Climate change, oceans and fisheries, and endangered species are just some of the topics discussed. Increased focus on sustainable development, updated case studies, and a brand new chapter on urban environmental systems make this edition both current and cutting-edge.

Preface From the Publisher Acknowledgements About the Authors Part A: Introduction 1. Environment, Resources, and Society Part B: The Ecosphere 2. Energy Flows and Ecosystems 3. Ecosystems Are Dynamic 4. Ecosystems and Matter Cycling Part C: Planning and Management: Philosophy, Process, and Product 5. Planning and Management: Philosophy 6. Planning and Management: Process, Method, and Product Part D: Resource and Environmental Management in Canada 7. Climate Change 8. Oceans and Fisheries 9. Forests 10. Agriculture 11. Water 12. Minerals and Energy 13. Urban Environmental Management 14. Endangered Species and Protected Areas Part E: Environmental Change and Challenge Revisited 15. Making It Happen Appendix: Conservations Organizations Glossary References Index

Philip Dearden , Professor and Chair, Department of Geography, University of Victoria, Bruce Mitchell , Professor, Department of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Waterloo