Career Opportunities in Conservation and the Environment - Softcover

Greenland, Paul; Sheldon, AnnaMarie L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0816067430 ISBN 13: 9780816067435

Verlag: Facts On File Inc, 2007

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Book by Greenland Paul R Sheldon Annamarie L

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Conservation and environmental jobs account for between 1 and 3 percent of total U.S. employment, and educational options for this field have grown significantly in recent years. According to U.S. News & World Report, there are now some 515 colleges that offer degrees in natural resources and conservation fields, 266 that offer environmental sciences programs, and 241 that offer environmental studies programs. ""Career Opportunities in Conservation and the Environment"" features more than 70 profiles of careers in these flourishing areas. Cutting across several broad industries - such as agriculture, education, engineering, law, and science - jobs in conservation and the environment can be found in such diverse settings as nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, hospitals, utilities, and other public and private businesses. Career profiles include: Agricultural consultant, Atmospheric scientist, Environmental attorney, Environmental engineer, Environmental science professor, Farm manager, Fish and wildlife officer, Forester, Landscape architect, Outdoor education instructor, and, Wilderness guide.

Biografía del autor:

Paul R. Greenland is a writer and editor specializing in business and general nonfiction reference works. He has edited or contributed to many reference works, including The Encyclopedia of Chicago, The Encyclopedia of American Industries, and The Encyclopedia of Global Industries. Greenland lives in Illinois. AnnaMarie L. Sheldon is a freelance business and education writer and editor. She has edited or contributed to many reference works and has also developed and written a series of career preparation guides now used statewide by Michigan's intermediate school districts.

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• Verlag: Facts On File Inc
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0816067430
• ISBN 13: 9780816067435
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 272