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Basics of Environmental Science (Paperback, 2nd edition): Michael Allaby

Basics of Environmental Science (Paperback, 2nd edition)

Michael Allaby

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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.

General

Imprint: Routledge
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: September 2000
First published: 2001
Authors: Michael Allaby
Dimensions: 246 x 174 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 340
Edition: 2nd edition
ISBN-13: 978-0-415-21176-5
Categories: Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > General
Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > General
LSN: 0-415-21176-X
Barcode: 9780415211765

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