Julian E. Andrews, Peter Brimblecombe, Tim D. Jickells, Peter S. Liss, Brian Reid

An Introduction to Environmental Chemistry (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. April 2009
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781444312379
• Artikelnr.: 38306261

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface To The Second Edition.

Preface To The First Edition.

Acknowledgements.

Symbols And Abbreviations.

Part I: Introduction.

Part II: Environmental Chemist's Toolbox.

Part III: The Atmosphere.

Part IV: The Chemistry Of Continental Solids.

Part V: The Chemistry Of Continental Waters.

Part VI: The Oceans.

Part VII: Global Change.

Index

Rezensionen

"I can strongly recommend this book as a basic text for all thosewho wish to gain an initial understanding of the chemistry of theEarth and the way humans are interacting with their environment."
Peter O Neill, University of Plymouth, Progress in PhysicalGeography, June 2005

"Overall, this book is a valuable addition to reading lists forstudents taking undergraduate level courses primarily inEnvironmental Science, but also in Physical Geography, EarthSciences and Environmental Chemistry. It is very readable and wellwritten."
International Journal of Climatology, April 2006

"If I had to recommend one single textbook for courses inenvironmental science to students and all those interested fromother fields, it would be this one. It is an excellent introductoryreader and learning aid."
Environmental Biology