Environmental science is the systematic study of the natural and manmade world. It has emerged as a major discipline in recent years, reflecting the growing concern about the impact of human activity on our surroundings.
This text provides a clear and authoritative introduction to the fundamental concepts and vocabulary necessary to explore complex environmental issues and phenomena. It is divided into two parts. The first examines the natural environment in the absence of human activity. The second reviews the environmental consequences of the exploitation of natural resources and includes individual chapters devoted to water pollution, atmospheric pollution and waste management.
Environmental Science is a core undergraduate text for students of environmental science and related disciplines including environmental biology and environmental chemistry. It is also valuable as supplementary material for postgraduates involved in pollution control and environmental management.
Chapter 1 The nature and organization of matter
Chapter 2 Energy flow, equilibrium and change
Chapter 3 The Earth's surface
Chapter 4 The atmosphere
Chapter 5 Biotelemetry cycling
Chapter 6 The cellular basis of life
Chapter 7 Population dynamics
Chapter 8 Biological communities
Chapter 9 Ecosystems
Chapter 10 Terrestrial and aquatic biomes
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