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Basics of Environmental Science [Paperback]

Michael Allaby (Author)

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ISBN-10: 041521176X | ISBN-13: 978-0415211765 | Publication Date: November 4, 2000 | Edition: 2

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.

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } 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.

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Paperback: 344 pages
Publisher: Routledge; 2 edition (November 4, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 041521176X
ISBN-13: 978-0415211765
Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches
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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,495,961 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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