An Introduction to Environmental Chemistry

An Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 369
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ISBN-10 : 9781118685471
ISBN-13 : 1118685474
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Book Synopsis An Introduction to Environmental Chemistry by : Julian E. Andrews

Download or read book An Introduction to Environmental Chemistry written by Julian E. Andrews and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-04-25 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introductory text explains the fundamentals of the chemistry of the natural environment and the effects of mankind's activities on the earth's chemical systems. Retains an emphasis on describing how natural geochemical processes operate over a variety of scales in time and space, and how the effects of human perturbation can be measured. Topics range from familiar global issues such as atmospheric pollution and its effect on global warming and ozone destruction, to microbiological processes that cause pollution of drinking water deltas. Contains sections and information boxes that explain the basic chemistry underpinning the subject covered. Each chapter contains a list of further reading on the subject area. Updated case studies. No prior chemistry knowledge required. Suitable for introductory level courses.


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