The Redesigned Earth: A Brief Review of Ecology for Engineers, As If the Earth Really Mattered

Ecology: Principles of Life: It's Not Just About You, You Know!.- Preserving Biological Diversity: Engineers Need An Earth Ethic Also!.- Ecotoxicology: Chickens Have Lips Don't They?.- Genetic Engineering: Don't Dust off the Slide Ruler Just Yet.- Sanitary Microbiology: Engineering Public Health Better Than the 'Good Ol' Days!'.- Marine and Estuarine Ecology-Our Oceans as the Last Frontier on Earth!.- Terrestrial Ecology-Restoration Is the Only Answer.- Limnological Systems-Dam Dams!.- Ecological Risk Assessment: Gordian Knots Untied.- Environmental Law: The Only Good Lawyer is a ____.- Coastal Ecosystem Restoration: Pride and Practice with No Follow-up!- Case Studies: Can we learn from past experiences? Or, Win Some, Loose Some, In the End there is No Free Lunch!.- Case Study 1. Laughing Gulls and Airports: "They Shoot Gulls, Don't They?".- Case Study 2. Bridges - Delaware Bridge Toll Authority and North Channel Bridge Jamaica Bay: Troubled Bridges Over Water.- Case Study 3. Gowanus Canal Restoration: Pig Skin Purse with a Silk Lining.- Case Study 4. Sandy Hook Restoration- Beach Replenishment (Coastal Erosion and Recreation!).- Case Study 5. Vandalia Dunes and Estates - Inner City Sprawl and We Love It!.