Even lay readers of environmental issues will find the book extremely useful in understanding the problems facing mankind. The author tries to explain the issues, various international protocols and the jargons associated with this field of specialization in an easily to follow format.

The authors have attempted to produce a fully-updated and comprehensive outline of the applications of exploitable nanoscience and nanotechnology in combating cancer. The study also introduces the reader to nucleic acids (especially dynamic DNA), gene mutations, virus-like particles, immunology and vaccines, plant nutraceuticals and the sunshine superstar (the wonder vitamin D) in the context of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancers. While taking the reader on an exciting journey through several disciplines such as ayurveda, allopathy, traditional and complementary medicine, chemotherapy and nanomedicine, some closely related issues of general health and diseases other than cancer are also touched upon briefly wherever relevant.

Ensuring sustainable economic development on the basis of the finite and depleting stocks of natural resources is crucial to the future of humanity on the disturbingly overcrowding, increasingly thirsty, and energy-guzzling planet. The pros and cons of various options available for sustainable management of diverse resources such as fossil fuels, biofuels, solar energy, hydrogen energy, photovoltaics, solar cells, timber, mangroves, marine fisheries and others are outlined and illustrated with appropriate examples.