A Perspective Of Environmental Pollution

Author : M. W. Holdgate
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1979-05-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0521221978

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A Perspective of Environmental Pollution by M. W. Holdgate Pdf

Holdgate's 1979 book A Perspective of Environmental Pollution was an intensely important volume when it was first published, looking as it did to contextualise and extensively review the effects of pollution throughout the 1970s. As founding director of the Department of the Environment's Central Unit on Environmental Pollution, Dr Holdgate was eminently well qualified to provide this analysis. Holdgate takes an ecological view of pollutants, pathways and environmental change, whilst also looking at international pollution and the way in which patterns of pollution are monitored and costed. Whilst his primary analysis is scientific, he also writes confidently and convincingly on the legal, administrative and economic effects of industrial processes on the environment. This book will continue to be of use to anyone with an interest in the impact and assessment of environmental pollution.

Author : Anubha Kaushik,C. P. Kaushik
Publisher : New Age International
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9788122417555

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Perspectives in Environmental Studies by Anubha Kaushik,C. P. Kaushik Pdf

Environmental Studies pertain to a systematic analysis of the natural and man-made world encompassing various scientific, economic, social and ethical aspects. Human impacts leading to large scale degradation of the environment have aroused global concern on environmental issues in the recent years. The apex court has hence, issued directive to impart environmental literacy to all. In this book the fundamental concepts of environmental studies have been introduced and analysed in a simple manner strictly as per the module syllabus designed by the U.G.C. for undergradute courses in science, humanities, engineering, medicine, pharmacy, commerce, management and law. Besides the undergraduate students of all disciplines the book will also be useful for those appearing in various competitive exams since environmental issues now find a focus in most of such examinations. The contents of the book will be of interest to all educationists, planners and policy makers. Key features of the book include a simple and holistic approach with illustrations, tables and specific case studies mainly in the Indian context. The basic terminologies have been defined in the text while introducing the topics and some useful terms mentioned in the text have been explained in the glossary for an easy grasp by students of all disciplines.

Author : James Gustave Speth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1988*
Category : Pollution
ISBN : OCLC:57634637

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Environmental Pollution by James Gustave Speth Pdf

Author : Ram Naresh Bharagava
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 705 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781351700580

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Environmental Pollutants and their Bioremediation Approaches by Ram Naresh Bharagava Pdf

This book is a compilation of detailed and latest knowledge on the various types of environmental pollutants released from various natural as well as anthropogenic sources, their toxicological effects in environments, humans, animals and plants as well as various bioremediation approaches for their safe disposal into the environments. In this book, an extensive focus has been made on the various types of environmental pollutants discharged from various sources, their toxicological effects in environments, humans, animals and plants as well as their biodegradation and bioremediation approaches for environmental cleanup.

Author : James Gustave Speth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Atmospheric ozone
ISBN : MINN:31951D000025372

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Environmental Pollution by James Gustave Speth Pdf

Author : Marquita K. Hill
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2004-08-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521527260

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Understanding Environmental Pollution by Marquita K. Hill Pdf

Understanding Environmental Pollution systematically introduces pollution issues to students and others with little scientific background. The first edition received excellent reviews, and the new edition has been completely refined and updated. The book moves from the definition of pollution and how pollutants behave, to air and water pollution basics, pollution and global change, solid waste, and pollution in the home. It also discusses persistent and bioaccumulative chemicals, and pesticides, and it places greater stress on global pollutants. The relationship between energy generation and use, and pollution is stressed, as well as the importance of going beyond pollution control, to pollution prevention. Impacts on human and environmental health are emphasized throughout. Students are often invited to come to their own conclusions after having been presented with a variety of opinions. This textbook provides the basic concepts of pollution, toxicology and risk assessment for non-science majors as well as environmental science students.

Author : Joseph G. Jabbra,O. P. Dwivedi
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9051994117

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Governmental Response to Environmental Challenges in Global Perspective by Joseph G. Jabbra,O. P. Dwivedi Pdf

In our drive to improve human standards of living, we have paradoxically paid scant attention to the need for clean air and water; the impact of acid rain on agriculture, lakes and rivers; the effect of pollutants on the ozone layer; the safe disposal of hazardous wastes, and the relationship between population growth and the environment. It seems that every time governments are faced with an apparent choice between economic development and the protection of the environment, priority is always given to the former. Short-term plans -- dictated by canons of political survival and expediency -- always seem to take precedence over long-term strategies, with politicians and decision-makers deftly relegating environmental concerns to the realm of rhetoric. This book is an effort to better understand the problems faced by our global ecosystems. It is also the result of the authors deep commitment to urge both citizens and their leaders the world over to work together for a better protection of the environment so that our planet may be saved for the present and for future generations.

Author : Cynthia H. Enloe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Political Science
ISBN : PSU:000027225530

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The Politics of Pollution in a Comparative Perspective by Cynthia H. Enloe Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population,Panel on Understanding Cross-National Health Differences Among High-Income Countries
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309264143

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U.S. Health in International Perspective by National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population,Panel on Understanding Cross-National Health Differences Among High-Income Countries Pdf

The United States is among the wealthiest nations in the world, but it is far from the healthiest. Although life expectancy and survival rates in the United States have improved dramatically over the past century, Americans live shorter lives and experience more injuries and illnesses than people in other high-income countries. The U.S. health disadvantage cannot be attributed solely to the adverse health status of racial or ethnic minorities or poor people: even highly advantaged Americans are in worse health than their counterparts in other, "peer" countries. In light of the new and growing evidence about the U.S. health disadvantage, the National Institutes of Health asked the National Research Council (NRC) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to convene a panel of experts to study the issue. The Panel on Understanding Cross-National Health Differences Among High-Income Countries examined whether the U.S. health disadvantage exists across the life span, considered potential explanations, and assessed the larger implications of the findings. U.S. Health in International Perspective presents detailed evidence on the issue, explores the possible explanations for the shorter and less healthy lives of Americans than those of people in comparable countries, and recommends actions by both government and nongovernment agencies and organizations to address the U.S. health disadvantage.

Author : Charles Harper,Monica Snowden
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 676 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781315463230

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Environment and Society by Charles Harper,Monica Snowden Pdf

The sixth edition of Environment and Society continues to connect issues about human societies, ecological systems, and the environment with data and perspectives from different fields. While the text looks at environmental issues from a primarily sociological viewpoint, it is designed for courses in Environmental Sociology and Environmental Issues in departments of Sociology, Environmental Studies, Anthropology, Political Science, and Human Geography. Clearly defined terms and theories help familiarize students from various backgrounds with the topics at hand. Each of the chapters is significantly updated with new data, concepts, and ideas. Chapter Three: Climate Change, Science and Diplomacy, is the most extensively revised with current natural science data and sociological insights. It also details the factors at play in the establishment of the Paris Agreement and its potential to affect global climate change. This edition elevates questions of environmental and climate justice in addressing the human-environment relations and concerns throughout the book. Finally, each chapter contains embedded website links for further discussion or commentary on a topic, concludes with review and reflection questions, and suggests further readings and internet sources.

Author : Marquita K. Hill
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 603 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2010-04-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139486408

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Understanding Environmental Pollution by Marquita K. Hill Pdf

The third edition of this well-received textbook delivers a concise overview of global and individual environmental pollution for undergraduate courses, presenting students with the tools to assess environmental issues. With more than thirty percent new material, Hill assesses pollution from an international perspective, including air and water pollution, global warming, energy, solid and hazardous waste, and pollution at home. Both the sources and impacts of pollution are addressed, as well as governmental, corporate, and personal responsibility for pollution, and pollution prevention is emphasized throughout. Non-technical language encourages greater understanding of these often complex issues, and thought-provoking 'Delving Deeper' exercises are included, increasing engagement with the text and enabling students to apply what they have learned. A new chapter on the chemistry basics of pollution links to sections on toxicology and risk assessment, helping students understand concerns over chemicals and their regulation. An essential review of environmental pollution for environmental science students.

Author : Charles Harper
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 607 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317348559

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Enviroment and Society by Charles Harper Pdf

This book discusses human connections and impacts on the environment and vice versa and examines suggestions for changing the human–environment relationship to a more "sustainable" environment. It provides students and interested readers with an introduction to environmental issues.

Author : Charles ReVelle,Penelope ReVelle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015005035244

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Sourcebook on the Environment by Charles ReVelle,Penelope ReVelle Pdf

Author : John P. Smol
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-03-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781444307573

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Pollution of Lakes and Rivers by John P. Smol Pdf

Now in its second edition, Pollution of Lakes and Rivers provides essential insights into present-day water quality problems from an international perspective. Explains simply and effectively how lake sediments can be used to reconstruct pollution history Includes over 200 additional references and a new chapter on recent climatic change and its effects on water quality and quantity Tackles present-day water quality problems from an international perspective Previously published by Hodder Arnold PowerPoint slides of the artwork from the book are available from: http://post.queensu.ca/~pearl/textbook.htm Reviews: "This is a very well-written and wide-ranging volume that is both instructive and topical. It is likely to prove useful as an introduction to the general area, a reference source and for teaching purposes." (The Holocene, November 2008) "If you thought that paleolimnology was just mud, pollen, and diatoms then you will likely be both struck by the complexity of this field of research and grateful that John Smol, FRSC, has described it so clearly and broadly. Simply put, the second edition is an excellent book." ( Journal of Phycology, 2008) “This is a useful text. It provides a good level of detail so that the beginner in this area can appreciate what palaeolimnology can (and cannot) achieve. It goes beyond the simple introduction to provide a detailed understanding of how techniques can be applied ... This is a different take on the usual pollution text and would be of great use to those wishing to understand more from sedimentary records.” Taken from the British Ecological Society’s Teaching Ecology website "John Smol has extensive experience in this field of paleoenvironmental research which he combines well with his excellent written communication skills to produce a text that is easy to read but also thought provoking." (Quaternary Science Reviews, 2009) “The breadth of coverage in this text is impressive.” (Lake and Reservoir Management, 2009) “If I could speak with fluidity and clarity in my lectures as consistently as John Smol writes my students would be very grateful.” (Journal of Paleolimnology, 2009)

Author : Ross E. McKinney
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2004-03-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780824757977

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Environmental Pollution Control Microbiology by Ross E. McKinney Pdf

Compiling knowledge gained through more than 50 years of experience in environmental engineering technology, this book illustrates the application of fundamental concepts in microbiology to provide a sound basis for the design and operation of various biological systems used in solving environmental challenges in the air, water, and soil. Environmental Pollution Control Microbiology emphasizes the quantitative relationships of microbial growth and metabolism, beginning an examination of the overall metabolism and resulting growth of bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, rotifers, and other microorganisms and explains how bacteria bring about the stabilization of biodegradable organic pollutants.