Essentials of Ecology and Environmental Science
By: Rana, S V S.
Material type: BookPublisher: Delhi PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. 2013Edition: 5th.Description: 590.ISBN: 9788120347861.Subject(s): Environment ScienceDDC classification: 628Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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This revised fifth edition, is a lucid presentation of the fundamental concepts and principles of ecology and environmental science. Extensively illustrated, the book provides in-depth coverage of major areas such as atmospheric and soil science, hydrobiology, biodiversity, and pollution ecology. It seeks to impart comprehensive understanding of the major ecological issues, policies and laws, crucial for solving environmental problems. New sections on vital topics such as acid rain and deposition, metapopulations, environmental disasters and the Bali Summit on Climate Change 2007 contribute strongly to this endeavour.
The book is primarily intended for undergraduate (B.Sc.) students of environmental science and other relevant biological sciences. It will also be very useful for postgraduate (M.Sc.) students of these subjects as well as field professionals and researchers.
KEY FEATURES
• Use of indigenous examples for explaining subject matter
• Coverage of extreme environments such as Antarctica, the Arctic region, open oceans, and deserts, along with up-to-date information on major ecosystems
• Chapters devoted to biodiversity as well as natural and genetic resources of India
• Detailed descriptions of ecocompartments such as atmosphere and lithosphere
Contents
Preface
Preface to the First Edition
Acknowledgements
1. Definition, Scope and History of Ecology
2. Ecology and Evolution
3. Environmental Adaptations
4. Climate and Atmosphere
5. Earth and Lithosphere
6. Hydrosphere
7. Biosphere
8. Bio-Geochemical and Nutrient Cycles
9. Environmental Factors and Species Interactions
10. Biodiversity
11. Genetic Resources
12. Natural Resources (Minerals, Energy, Water, Forests)
13. Ecology of Populations
14. Concept of Community
15. Ecosystem (Structure and Function)
16. Fragile Ecosystems
17. Air Pollution
18. Water Pollution
19. Noise Pollution
20. Radioactive Pollution
21. Solid Waste Pollution
22. Land Pollution
23. Global Environmental Problems
24. Environmental Disasters
25. Environmental Institutions, International Cooperation and Law
Glossary
Index
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