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Basics of Environmental Science
Hardback
Main Details
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Basics of Environmental Science
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Michael Allaby
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:344 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 246,Width 174 |
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| Category/Genre | Pollution and threats to the environment
Environmental science, engineering and technology |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780415211758
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| Classifications | Dewey:363.7 |
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| Edition |
2nd Revised edition
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| Illustrations |
10 black & white tables
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Taylor & Francis Ltd
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| Imprint |
Routledge
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| Publication Date |
21 September 2000 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Basics of Environmental Science is an engaging introduction to environmental study. The book offers everyone studying and interested in the environment an essential understanding of natural environments and the way they function. 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 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
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