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BL
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873718
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Rutherford, Jill.
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| Title & Author
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Environmental systems and societies : : course companion /\ Jill Rutherford.
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| Publication Statement
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Oxford :: Oxford University Press,, 2009.
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, ©2009
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| Series Statement
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Course companion
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IB diploma programme course companion
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| Page. NO
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1 volume (various pagings) :: color illustrations, maps (some color) ;; 28 cm
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| ISBN
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0198389140
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: 0199152276
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: 9780198389149
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: 9780199152278
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| Notes
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At head of title: IB diploma programme.
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Historical overview of the modern environmental movement -- Environmental perspectives -- Ecosystems -- Systems: a theoretical framework -- Biodiversity -- Conservation of biodiversity -- The issue of global warming -- Population dynamics -- Resources -- natural capital -- Energy resources -- Water resources -- Soil resources -- Food resources -- Succession -- Pollution management -- Practical work and ideas -- Writing your extended essay -- Exam preparation and sample questions -- Answers to examination-style questions -- Directory
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| Abstract
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This Course Companion, presents a lively resource full of case studies, extracts, quotations, statistics and activities to allow students to fully understand complex and controversial issues. It follows an approach that includes the wider aims of the IB through connections to TOK,international-mindedness and the IB learner profile. It has been written by an IB Consultant and Examiner and has been extensively reviewed by teachers, consultants and the IB. With material integrated to include international and historical perspectives, students will be encouraged to thinkcritically and make connections to other subjects and to world issues.
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Applied ecology-- Study and teaching (Higher)
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Environmental protection-- Study and teaching (Higher)
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Environmentalism-- Study and teaching (Higher)
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Environmental protection-- Study and teaching (Higher)
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| Dewey Classification
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363.7
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| LC Classification
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GE195.R88 2009
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| Parallel Title
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IB diploma programme
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