Research to Protect, Restore, and Manage the Environment

This book assesses the strengths and weaknesses of current environmental research programs, describes the desirable characteristics of an effective program, and recommends cultural and organizational changes to improve the performance of environmental research. Research areas in need of greater emphasis are identified, and overall directions for environmental research are recommended. The book also comments on the proposal to establish a National Institute for the Environment and on the elevation of the Environmental Protection Agency to cabinet status.

Product details

• Authors: Commission On Life Sciences, Committee on Environmental Research, Division On Earth And Life Studies, National Research Council
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.02.1993
• EAN: 9780309049290
• ISBN: 978-0-309-04929-0
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 13 mm
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology