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| The Complete Guide to Environmental Careers in the 21st Century | 
| Author: Environmental Careers Organization
Publisher: Island Press
Category: Book
List Price: $28.50
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 45638
Media: Paperback
Edition: REV
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 463
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 1.1
ISBN: 155963586X
Dewey Decimal Number: 363.70023
EAN: 9781559635868
ASIN: 155963586X
Publication Date: November 1, 1998
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| Customer Reviews:
 good book, good condition, good timely arrival. March 31, 2008
This book came very quickly from the seller and is in decent condition. The price was absolutely terrific, and I am very happy. This is a good book for people exploring the idea of embarking upon an environmental career, or people looking to change or expand their career to something environmentally related. Thanks!
 A good start in the career selection process December 5, 2005
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Starting a career the day after you graduate from college is one thing. Selecting a career track before you start college is another. This book, The Complete Guide to Environmental Careers in the 21st Century, is a helpful step in crystalizing your thinking.
With the explosive growth of the worldwide web, there are many, many resources available to help in this major selection process. However, this book focuses on the natural resource careers, and is fairly unique in that regard. I read the chapters dealing with my area of expertise (wildlife), and I thought the coverage was adequate, but a bit too generic. Picky, picky. I still found myself agreeing with what I was reading. I also liked the introductory chapters, and appreciated the focus on getting experience through internships and volunteering. I'd like students to do some exploring in their selection of courses, and "cross-train," or become multidisiplinary. Most students change their major at least once in their college careers, and many change their major several times. Be well grounded, and flexible in the courses you take.
Don't forget, however, that experitse is critical for success. It is not the degree that will propel you along your career track. It is what you know, how well you know it, and how you apply this information that will shape your success.
Most importantly, if you DON'T like the careers discussed in this book, switch majors now!
 Outdated but still good June 17, 2004
19 out of 22 found this review helpful
I suppose this is what you get when you order online. Every once in a while you don't get what you expect and I think it has a lot to do with not having the book right there in your hands before purchase. I just got this book in the mail yesterday and although I haven't got through a lot of it (50 pages or so) I can easily tell it was before Lil' Bush Jr. stepped into office and started rewriting environmental law in favor of big business favor. The book also talks (obviously) about predictions and trends in the field that may or may not still be true. I find myself reading saying "oh thats interesting, i wonder if its still true.I know much of it has to do with me not noticing the pub. date but when you have a book with 21st century in the title I guess I kind of took it for granted.
A clearly written comprehensive guide that anyone can use July 16, 2000
40 out of 42 found this review helpful
This is THE book to buy on careers in the environment. It details almost any profession you can think of, from science to social work. There are clear decsriptions off all the various careers, case studies (ie" a day in the life of John Doe, Botanist")and tons of contact foe everyone from the high school student to a PHD. I bought three books on the subject, and this one coveres all the information that was in the other two, plus it gives hints on how to go about preparing for and engaging in the job search. I am now well on my way to finding a job, and I have a clear sense of direction thanks to this book. BUY THIS BOOK AND READ IT- YOU DON'T NEED ANY OTHERS!
Excellent guide to environmental career paths January 29, 1999
86 out of 86 found this review helpful
This book is a superb guide to what is often a confusing jumble of environmental career paths. From forestry to hazardous waste management to environmental education, the authors at the Environmental Careers Organization give detailed information about 11 major fields of work. In each field, they discuss major trends, career niches, salary ranges, appropriate educational background, and mini case studies. Introductory chapters have excellent advice on the job search. The annotated listings of professional assocations and other resources at the end of each chapter are by themselves worth the price of the book. Anyone considering a career in environment should have this book.
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