Thomas' Professor Easton Publishes Book

Classic Edition Sources: Environmental Studies, Third Edition

WATERVILLE, Feb. 15 - Thomas College professor Thomas Easton has recently published another book, Classic Edition Sources: Environmental Studies, Third Edition.

Dr. Easton's work on scientific and futuristic issues has appeared in many magazines, from Astronomy to Consumer Reports and Robotics Age. His books include biology texts and books on careers in science, the privatization of social services, entrepreneurs, and consultants. His recent works include Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in Science, Technology, and Society (McGraw-Hill, 8th ed., 2008) and Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Environmental Issues (McGraw-Hill, 13th ed., 2008). He is also a well-known science fiction critic, with a monthly book review column in the SF magazine Analog that he has been writing for since 1979.

Easton, a member of the Thomas faculty since 1983, primarily teaches courses in computers, emerging technology and environmental issues including upcoming courses Data Structures, Software Development, Hardware and Software Concepts, Technology and Society, and Environmental Issues. On campus, Easton is a member of the Academic Computing Committee, Graduate Affairs-as an advisor to the Masters in Computer Technology in Education (MS-CTE) program-and the Faculty Enrollment Committee.

Easton received his B.A. in Biology from Colby College and a Ph.D. in Theoretical Biology from the University of Chicago. He is a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA).

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