Basics of Environmental Science
Download or Read eBook Basics of Environmental Science PDF written by Michael Allaby and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-01-04 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Michael Allaby |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 340 |
| Release | : 2002-01-04 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781134616817 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1134616813 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Basics of Environmental Science by : Michael Allaby
Book excerpt: 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.
