Introduction to Environmental

Tim D Jickells

ISBN 10: 0632059052 / ISBN 13: 9780632059058

Published by Wiley Dez 2003, 2003

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Neuware - This introductory text explains the fundamentals of the chemistryof the natural environment and the effects of mankind s activitieson the earth s chemical systems.Retains an emphasis on describing how natural geochemicalprocesses operate over a variety of scales in time and space, andhow the effects of human perturbation can be measured.Topics range from familiar global issues such as atmosphericpollution and its effect on global warming and ozone destruction,to microbiological processes that cause pollution of drinking waterdeltas.Contains sections and information boxes that explain the basicchemistry underpinning the subject covered.Each chapter contains a list of further reading on the subjectarea. Updated case studies.No prior chemistry knowledge required.Suitable for introductory level courses.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Environmental
• Publisher: Wiley Dez 2003
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0632059052
• ISBN 13: 9780632059058
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 244W x 170H x 18D millimeters 244 millimeters width by 170 millimeters height by 18 millimeters depth
• Weight: 565 grams

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Synopsis

This introductory text explains the fundamentals of the chemistry of the natural environment and the effects of mankind's activities on the earth's chemical systems.

• Retains an emphasis on describing how natural geochemical processes operate over a variety of scales in time and space, and how the effects of human perturbation can be measured.
• Topics range from familiar global issues such as atmospheric pollution and its effect on global warming and ozone destruction, to microbiological processes that cause pollution of drinking water deltas.
• Contains sections and information boxes that explain the basic chemistry underpinning the subject covered.
• Each chapter contains a list of further reading on the subject area. Updated case studies.
• No prior chemistry knowledge required.
• Suitable for introductory level courses.

About the Author

J.E. Andrews, P. Brimblecombe, T.D. Jickells, P.S. Liss and B. Reid are all based in the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of East Anglia. They have many years experience in teaching environmental chemistry to undergraduates and are internationally respected researchers in their fields.