Basics of Environmental Science

2. New Auflage 2000
ISBN: 978-0-415-21175-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 312 Seiten, Format (B × H): 174 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 907 g

The new edition of this popular student text offers an engaging introduction to environmental study. It covers the entire breadth of the environmental sciences, providing concise, non-technical explanations of physical processes and systems and the effects of human activities. In this second edition the scientific background to major environmental issues is clearly explained. These include:

* global warming
* genetically modified foods
* desertification
* acid rain
* deforestation
* human population growth
* depleting resources
* nuclear power generation
* descriptions of the 10 major biomes.
Special student text features include illustrations and explanatory diagrams, boxed case studies, concepts and definitions.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Allaby, Michael

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Angewandte Ökologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltverschmutzung, Umweltkriminalität, Umweltrecht
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umwelttechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

List of Figures, List of Tables, Preface to the Second Edition, How to Use This Book, 1 Introduction, 2 Earth Sciences, 3 Physical Resources, 4 Biosphere, 5 Biological Resources, 6 Environmental Management, End of book summary, Glossary, Bibliography, Index

Über Autor(innen)

Michael Allaby