Substantially updated for the second edition this engaging & innovative introduction to the environment & society uses key theoretical approaches to explore familiar objects Features substantial revisions & updates for the second edition including new chapters on E waste mosquitoes & uranium enhanced maps & graphics new exercises shorter theory chapters & refocused sections on environmental solutions Discusses topics such as population & scarcity commodities environmental ethics risks & hazards & political economy & applies them to objects like bottled water tuna & trees Accessible for students & accompanied by in-book & online resources including exercises & boxed discussions an online test bank notes suggested reading & website links for enhanced understanding Offers additional online support for instructors including suggested teaching models Power Point slides for each chapter with full-color graphics & supplementary images & teaching material