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9780582414457

Environmental Science

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  • ISBN13:

    9780582414457

  • ISBN10:

    0582414458

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2000-04-01
  • Publisher: Addison-Wesley Longman Ltd

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Summary

Updated edition of this comprehensive introduction to environmental science, with European and international case studies and examples. The second edition of this popular text has been fully updated and the authors have increased the emphasis on examples and case study material.  The text continues to provide a clear and authoritative introduction to the fundamental concepts and vocabulary necessary to explore complex environmental issues and phenomena.

Author Biography

Dr. Andrew Jackson is Head of Environmental Science at Staffordshire University, UK.

Table of Contents

The Natural Environment
The Nature and Organization of Matter
Energy Flow, Equilibrium and Change
The Earth's Surface
The Atmosphere
Bioelement Cycling, The Biological Environment
The Cellular Basis of Life
Population Dynamics
Biological Communities
Ecosystems
Terrestrial and Aquatic Biomes
Human Impact On The Natural Environment: Natural Resources
Land Utilization: A Focus On Agriculture and Forestry
The Major Extractive Industries
Energy Production, Pollution and Waste Management
Water Pollution
Atmospheric Pollution
Waste Management
Focus on Oil Pollution: The Case of the Exxon Valdez
The Development of Pest Control
Chernobyl
Bhopal
Brief Answers to Selected End of Chapter Problems
Units and Molar Constants
Index
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