Basics of Environmental Science

An introduction to environmental study. The book offers those studying or interested in the environment, an understanding of natural environments and the way they function. It covers the 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 and nuclear power generation. There are also descriptions of the 10 major biomes. Special text features include: accessible, engaging text; illustrations and explanatory diagrams throughout; boxed case studies, concepts and definitions; section summaries; a glossary with key words highlighted in the text; extensive cross-referencing and topic integration; annotated further reading lists and links to web sites.

ISBN 041521176X   Pages 344 ISBN13 9780415211765 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd   Weight (grammes) 612 Imprint Routledge   Published in London Format Paperback   Previous ISBN 9780415130196 Publication date 21 Sep 2000   Height (mm) 246 Library of Congress GE105.A38   Width (mm) 174 DEWEY 363.7   Spine width (mm) 19 DEWEY edition DC21   Academic level Undergraduate, General

		List of Figures
		List of Tables
		Preface to the Second Edition
		How to Use This Book
1		Introduction		1
2		Earth Sciences		19
3		Physical Resources		90
4		Biosphere		137
5		Biological Resources		200
6		Environmental Management		261
		End of book summary		298
		Glossary		300
		Bibliography		307
		Index		316

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