Understanding our Environment

An Introduction to Environmental Chemistry and Pollution

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ID19937943
AuthorsA S Tomlin, Andrew C Skinner, H Geoffrey Hewitt, J G Farmer
EditorsR M Harrison (0000-0002-2684-5226)
Year2007
Publication date2007-01-01
Open AccessNo
TypeBOOK
VenueUnderstanding our Environment (SOURCE_BOOK)
PublisherRoyal Society of Chemistry (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1039/9781847552235
OpenAlexW2494439590
Open LibraryOL16942848M
ISBN9781847552235
LanguageEN
Citations received2

This 2nd edition of Understanding Our Environment has been reworked and greatly updated, providing a modern introductory level text for students of pollution and environmental chemistry. The book describes the basic concepts in relation to the chemistry of the atmosphere, freshwaters, oceans and soils, as well as the ways in which pollutants behave in these media (exemplified by case studies based upon topical environmental problems). It also examines the transfer of pollutants between different environmental compartments, the monitoring of the environment, the ecological and human health effects of chemical pollution, economics and regulatory control. Again case studies are used throughout. This unique introductory text is essential reading for students on undergraduate and first year postgraduate courses dealing with pollution and environmental chemistry, as well as for scientists and engineers in industry, public service and consultancy who require a basic understanding of environmental processes.

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