Addressing Global Environmental Security Through Innovative Educational Curricula

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Allen-Gil, Susan. (Editor), Stelljes, Lia. (Editor), Borysova, Olena. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2009.
• Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security,
• Subjects: Education.; Science > Study and teaching.; Environmental management.; Humanities.; Regional economics.; Science Education.; Environmental Management.; Interdisciplinary Studies.; Regional/Spatial Science.
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As the importance of environmental security increases worldwide, colleges and universities are evaluating how well they are preparing the next generation of environmental scientists and managers and developing new educational approaches. In this volume, we examine: (1) current educational practices...

Table of Contents:

• From the contents List of Contributors. I. Current Educational Practices and the Need for Change
• II. Educational Needs from the Perspective of Employers and Professionals
• III. New Practices in Higher Education in Environmental Fields
• IV. Summary Chapter. Enacting a dialogue on environmental security in higher education: areas of inquiry and topics of discussion
• Index.