Social Ecology. Textbook

The stages of development of the relationship of man and nature are highlighted. Information about the human habitat, basic natural resources and biosphere functions of modern mankind, aspects of urbanization of human society and sustainable nature management in cities are given. The issues of the influence of environmental factors on human health are highlighted, attention is paid to the quality of life of the population, including the quality of food and a healthy lifestyle. Modern scientific knowledge related to global environmental problems is summarized, the main causes of their occurrence and consequences for the environment are given. Particular attention is paid to the prospect of the development of relations "nature - society", the formation of environmental culture, the implementation of environmental policy, international cooperation and the activities of public non -governmental organizations.
corresponds to the Federal State Educational Standard in the last generation.
For students of higher educational institutions studying in the areas of training "Ecology and Nature Management" (level of undergraduate), "Ecology and nature management" (master"s level) It may be interesting to undergraduate students, undergraduates, graduate students of geographical and environmental specialties, high school teachers and students, who are interested in problems in the field of ecology and nature management