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Understanding Environmental Pollution by Marquita K. Hill (2010, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-100521736692
ISBN-139780521736695
eBay Product ID (ePID)79838222
Product Key Features
Number of Pages602 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameUnderstanding Environmental Pollution
SubjectEnvironmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Environmental Conservation & Protection
Publication Year2010
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaNature, Science
AuthorMarquita K. Hill
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight45.5 Oz
Item Length9.7 in
Item Width7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number3
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
Reviews'… It is a brave author who is prepared to tackle such a diverse subject but past success and a ready market are reflected in the fact that this is a third edition … Overall, this is a tour de force which marshals a huge volume of information in its 585 pages; this renders it a valuable teaching aid which is its primary aim and there are few competitors. It contains numerous graphs and diagrams, some photographs, is good on definitions, chapter-by-chapter further reading and internet resources as well as in-chapter questions to prompt enquiry. Any teacher/lecturer of pollution and related issues will find this book an asset.' Bulletin of the British Ecological Society, '… provides a thorough background to pollution, from global issues to personal pollution in the home … an excellent introduction to the subject, providing the right information to enable students to evaluate environmental problems for themselves.' Environmental Assessment Magazine, Praise for the previous editions: 'This book, aimed mainly at students, provides a thorough background to pollution, from global issues to personal pollution in the home ... This book provides an excellent introduction to the subject, providing the right information to enable students to evaluate environmental problems for themselves.' Environmental Assessment Magazine, "...provides a thorough background to pollution, from global issues to personal pollution in the home...an excellent introduction to the subject, providing the right information to enable students to evaluate environmental problems for themselves." Environmental Assessment Magazine, "... provides a thorough background to pollution, from global issues to personal pollution in the home ... an excellent introduction to the subject, providing the right information to enable students to evaluate environmental problems for themselves." Environmental Assessment Magazine, "A useful work for introducing concepts of environmental science and pollution management. Recommended." CHOICE, " ... this book forms a very useful introduction to pollution problems, and would also suit a more general readership, including members of the public with an interest in pollution matters." Marine Pollution Bulletin, ' ... this book forms a very useful introduction to pollution problems, and would also suit a more general readership, including members of the public with an interest in pollution matters.' Marine Pollution Bulletin, 'There is a wealth of statistical information given, and jargon is either studiously avoided or fully explained. ... this is a useful 'primer' for students and interested members of the public.' Journal of Biological Education, "Overall this a tour de force which marshals a huge volume of information in its 585 pages; this renders it a valuable teaching aid which is its primary aim and there are few competitors. It contains numerous graphs and diagrams, some photographs, is good on definitions, chapter-by-chapter further reading and internet resources as well as in-chapter questions to prompt enquiry. Any teacher/lecturer of pollution and related issues will find this book an asset." Antoinette Mannion, Bulletin of the British Ecological Society, '... a useful 'primer' for students ... There is a wealth of statistical information given, and jargon is either studiously avoided or fully explained.' Journal of Biological Education, '… a useful 'primer' for students … There is a wealth of statistical information given, and jargon is either studiously avoided or fully explained.' Journal of Biological Education, "There is a wealth of statistical information given, and jargon is either studiously avoided or fully explained. ... this is a useful 'primer' for students and interested members of the public." Journal of Biological Education
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal363.73
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of ContentPreface; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; 1. Understanding pollution; 2. Reducing pollution; 3. Chemical toxicity; 4. Chemical exposures and risk assessment; 5. Ambient air pollution; 6. Acid deposition; 7. Global warming; 8. Stratospheric ozone depletion; 9. Water pollution; 10. Drinking water; 11. Solid waste; 12. Hazardous waste; 13. Energy; 14. Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic; 15. Metals; 16. Pesticides; 17. Pollution at home; 18. Zero waste, zero emissions; 19. Chemistry - basic concepts; Index.
SynopsisThe 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., The third edition of this well-received textbook has more than thirty percent new material, delivering a concise overview of global, corporate and individual environmental pollution issues. Exercises throughout enable students to critically engage with the problems presented and apply what they have learned.
LC Classification NumberTD174
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