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Hardcover. Condition: New. Language: English. ABOUT THE BOOK: Environmental science is an interdisciplinary field. Because environmental disharmonies occur as a result of the interaction between humans and the natural world, we must include both when seeking solutions to environmental problems. Environmental Studies is a compulsory paper for undergraduate students in almost all disciplines in India. The purpose of teaching this course is to sensitize students towards environmental issues. The book introduces students to the fundamental principles of environmental science, its introduction, evolution and history and how environment is made from various components ecology and allied topics including ecosystems, biodiversity, population, policy, law, pollution control, economics, natural resource management and sustainable development. This book provides detailed discussion on fundamental concepts and issues including global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents etc. related to the environment. Focusing on the immediate need for public awareness, the book discusses various natural resources such as water, land, forests, food and mineral, and the problems associated with them. Using examples, it introduces and explains different types of ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles and laws of thermodynamics. This book is a comprehensive account of the fundamentals of environmental science and shall be a useful resource for the students. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. Basharat Mushtaq graduated from Govt. Sri Pratap College Srinagar, did his masters in Environmental Science from University of Kashmir Srinagar. With the specialization in Aquatic Ecology he obtained his doctorate in Environmental Science from Barkatullah University Bhopal Madhya Pradesh. Dr. Basharat worked as a research associate in various Environmental Impact Assessment/Environmental Management projects sponsored by various national and International agencies like NHPC, WAPCOS, NRSCISRO, SDA, PDA, GDA and YDA. He further worked as Senior Research Fellow in a major research project on Lake Ecology funded by LAWDA, J & K Govt. Srinagar. He has published many research papers and book chapters in various national and international journals of scientific repute. Dr. Basharat has worked as a faculty in the Cluster University Srinagar besides being a Guest Faculty at Central University of Kashmir. Presently he is working as a Lecturer Environmental Science at Govt. Sri Pratap College Campus, Cluster University Srinagar. Dr. Humaira Qadri is a senior Assistant Professor currently involved in teaching in he PostGraduation Department of Environmental Science in the Govt. Sri Pratap College Campus of Cluster University Srinagar. She is also heading the department of Environment and Water management in the same campus. She is a Gold Medalist at her Maters level. She has a number of national and international books to her credit on various topics of Environmental Science. Her research interests are diverse and published in journals of repute. She has organized a number of conferences, seminars and workshops. She is a life member of various national and international organizations. CONTENTS: Foreword . 7 Preface . 9 1. Environment . 11 Types of environment Structure of Environment Components of environment Evolution of Environmental concerns over time Environmental Concerns: A bit of history Environmental science Evolution of the Subject: Growing Environmental Concern Worldwide Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental Science Principal and scope of environmental science Need for public awareness Institutions in environment People in environment Environmental calendar of activities. 2. Natural Resource . 47 Natural Resource Classification of natural resources Problems Associated with Natural Resources Forest Resources, types, uses and over exploitataion Deforestation, causes and consequences Water Resources, classification and types of water resources Drought and Floods Dams: benefits and problems Conflicts Over Water Mineral resources, uses and exploitation environmental effects of extracting and using mineral resources World Food Problem Changes caused by Modern Agricultural and overgrazing Fertilizers related problems Energy resources, Growing energy needs, Renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. 3. Ecology and Ecosystem . 85 An Introduction Definitions and Classification of Various Aspects of Ecology Ecosystem Historical background of ecosystem Kinds of ecosystem Structure and function of Ecosystem Energy flow/energy budget Food chain and food web Ecological Pyramids Ecological Succession. 4. Biodiversity . 127 Biodiversity, Levels, measurement and pricipal History of Biodiversity Status of Biodiversity India as a Mega Biodiversity Nation The value of Biodiversity Threats to biodiversity Endangered and endemic species of India Conservation of biodiversity. 5. From unsustainable to Sustainable Development . 151 Introduction Causes of unsustainable development Urban Problems Related to Energy Water conservation Rain Water Harvesting Watershed management Energy and Environment Solar Energy Technology, Bioenergy, Hydroelectricity and Wind Energy Resettlement and Rehabilitation of People Environmental ethics Climate change causes and effects Acid rain Formation, Effects and Control measures Ozone layer depletion Wasteland reclamation Solid waste management. 6. Environmental education . 185 Environmental education: goals, objectives, guiding principles and relevance to human welfare Environmental organizations, agencies and programmes Environmental Movements Chipko Movement, Narmada Dam Environmentalism: history of environmentalism Role of individual in environmental education. 7. Environmental Acts and Legislation . 211 The Water (Prevention And Control of Pollution) Act The Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1978. …

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In the current age of science and technology, our lives have become dominated by countless scientific and technological innovations without which the earth would be a much poorer place. Life as we know would become absolutely bleak and boring without the inventions and advances being made all over the globe. In fact, scientific inventions, discoveries and innovations have ushered in a dramatic revolution in virtually every sphere of life. But at the same time, the skewed use of technology is at loggerheads with the environment. We, and our environment, now face a number of critical challenges and it is in response to this that we wrote this book to raise awareness for environmental issues and related management aspects. With a primary focus on Environmental Management the rational reconciliation of man and nature, which involves the judicious exploitation and utilization of natural resources without disturbing the ecosystems balance it will thus help toimprove the relationship between man and environment. Moreover, it offers a wealth of ready-to-use material for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of Environment and Water Management. The book systematically addresses a range of key aspects, e.g. scientific principles, methods and ideas, as well as life-long learning skills for students. Further, it provides a solid foundation for applying scientific approaches to environmental problems. With a primary focus on Environmental Management the rational reconciliation of man and nature, which involves the judicious exploitation and utilization of natural resources without disturbing the ecosystems balance it will thus help toimprove the relationship between man and environment. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Biotic interferences on Shankeracharya Forest Ecosystem | Basharat Mushtaq (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | 88 S. | Englisch | 2012 | LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing | EAN 9783846540343 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In the current age of science and technology, our lives have become dominated by countless scientific and technological innovations without which the earth would be a much poorer place. Life as we know would become absolutely bleak and boring without the inventions and advances being made all over the globe. In fact, scientific inventions, discoveries and innovations have ushered in a dramatic revolution in virtually every sphere of life. But at the same time, the skewed use of technology is at loggerheads with the environment. We, and our environment, now face a number of critical challenges and it is in response to this that we wrote this book to raise awareness for environmental issues and related management aspects. With a primary focus on Environmental Management the rational reconciliation of man and nature, which involves the judicious exploitation and utilization of natural resources without disturbing the ecosystems balance it will thus help toimprove the relationship between man and environment. Moreover, it offers a wealth of ready-to-use material for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of Environment and Water Management. The book systematically addresses a range of key aspects, e.g. scientific principles, methods and ideas, as well as life-long learning skills for students. Further, it provides a solid foundation for applying scientific approaches to environmental problems. With a primary focus on Environmental Management the rational reconciliation of man and nature, which involves the judicious exploitation and utilization of natural resources without disturbing the ecosystems balance it will thus help toimprove the relationship between man and environment. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Environmental Management | Environmental Issues, Awareness and Abatement | Basharat Mushtaq (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | xvii | Englisch | 2021 | Springer | EAN 9789811538155 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg, juergen[dot]hartmann[at]springer[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. …

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | In the current age of science and technology, our lives have become dominated by countless scientific and technological innovations without which the earth would be a much poorer place. Life as we know would become absolutely bleak and boring without the inventions and advances being made all over the globe. In fact, scientific inventions, discoveries and innovations have ushered in a dramatic revolution in virtually every sphere of life. But at the same time, the skewed use of technology is at loggerheads with the environment. We, and our environment, now face a number of critical challenges and it is in response to this that we wrote this book to raise awareness for environmental issues and related management aspects. With a primary focus on Environmental Management ¿ the rational reconciliation of man and nature, which involves the judicious exploitation and utilization of natural resources without disturbing the ecosystem¿s balance ¿ it will thus help toimprove the relationship between man and environment. Moreover, it offers a wealth of ready-to-use material for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of Environment and Water Management. The book systematically addresses a range of key aspects, e.g. scientific principles, methods and ideas, as well as life-long learning skills for students. Further, it provides a solid foundation for applying scientific approaches to environmental problems.…

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