Working with the Environment,
by Tim Ryder and Elisabeth Roberts,
Vacation Work, 2000
This book provides information on paid and volunteer opportunities,
both in the US and abroad. The chapters are divided by area of focus,
such as wildlife and habitat conservation, organic agriculture, and
eco-tourism. Thumbnail sketches on over 275 organizations, plus contact
information, help make this book a useful resource. As this book is
printed in the UK, there is a heavier emphasis on information
pertaining to that part of the world. If you’re considering studying in
the UK, this book will give you a wide range of info on
undergraduate/postgraduate courses there.
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The Complete Guide To Environmental Careers in the 21st Century,
edited by Kevin Doyle,
Island Press, 1999
Want an in-depth look at what it really means to be an environmental
professional? Look no further than this book. Each chapter will provide
you with details on job opportunities in various areas of environmental
careers, including demand for professional, key job titles, and
guidelines for expected salary. You’ll also read profiles of people who
have been working in the environmental profession, giving you a better
idea of what really happens after graduation.
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Careers in Focus: Environment,
Ferguson Publishing Company, 1999
Designed for high school students, this book gives excellent guidance
on how to plan ahead for a future as an environmental professional.
You’ll learn which subjects you’ll need to focus on, and the personal
skills you should have or acquire. For each of the 21 professions
profiled, you’ll learn more about prospects for the future, as well as
organizations and associations you can contact for more details about
opportunities.
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Green At Work,
by Susan Cohn,
Island Press, 1995
The bulk of this book is made up of Q & A profiles on over 70
individuals, from communicators to engineers to self-employed
entrepreneurs. The tone is very relaxed and conversational, but the
format can become a little tedious after 200 pages. The book also
contains a bibliography of recommended readings, plus a listing of more
than 400 companies, with details about their environmental programs and
policies. Sadly, the contact information for each company lacks web
addresses, probably because the book was originally printed in 1995.
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What Can I Do NOW? Preparing For A Career In The Environment,
edited by Andrew Morkes,
Ferguson Publishing Company, 1998
This book gives high school students a fairly narrow overview of
careers available in the environmental field. Its value lies more in
the details it offers about camps, college courses, competitions,
conferences, field experience and internships in the US. Best of all,
this book encourages young people to make their own projects based on
their own specific environmental interests.
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Making a Difference, Scholarships for a Better World,
by Miriam Weinstein,
New Society Publishers, 2000
Paying someone to do your homework for you is absolutely forbidden
except in the case of this book. You’ll have access to scholarships
specific to colleges and universities, and loads more from a wide range
of sources, available for students from age 8 to 98! Certainly there
are some sources for funds that aren’t listed in this book, but if
you’re hard-pressed for cash, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more
comprehensive list.
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Making a Difference, College & Graduate Guide,
edited by Miriam Weinstein,
SageWorks Press, 2003
A very thorough and up-to-date guide on North American universities and
colleges that offer programs on environmental, peace, and social
justice. The author leaves no stone unturned in providing details about
available programs. Additionally, the book offers some great articles
on such topics as how to select a college, and the general state of
modern education. You’ll also get comprehensive profiles of several
students, a listing of graduate programs, field studies, summer
institutes, activist training opportunities?eed we say more? Save
yourself countless hours of Internet searching. This book is critical
if you’re serious about a future in environmental education.
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A Sword for Mother Nature: The Further Adventures of a Fish and Game Warden,
Terry Grosz,
Johnson Books, 2002
For more than 30 years, Terry Grosz was a conservation officer for
California and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. This book, Grosz’s
fourth, contains 13 stories highlighting some of his adventures while
enforcing wildlife law. If you’re considering a similar career path,
Grosz’s tales will give you an incredibly vivid picture of what you’re
up against. For anyone else, these stories will still provide an
enjoyable read. Grosz’s engaging style grabs you hook, line, and
sinker. These stories will make you howl, either with laughter, or with
frustration at the obstacles a conservation officer faces in order to
protect our wildlife.
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