Environmental Science and Technology: A Sustainable Approach to Green Science and Technology, Second Edition - Rilegato

Manahan, Stanley E.

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ISBN 10: 1566702135 ISBN 13: 9781566702133

Casa editrice: CRC Press, 1997

Riassunto

This broad overview covers the four traditional spheres of the environment: water, air, earth, and life, and introduces a fifth sphere - the "anthrosphere" - which the author defines as the sphere of human activities, especially technology, that affect the earth. Environmental Science and Technology is organized into six major areas; one for each of the five spheres and one introductory section that explains the fundamentals of chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and environmental chemistry. Throughout the book, the relationships among the five spheres and their connections to the sciences are emphasized. For better or worse, technology is closely intertwined with the other four spheres. Humans utilize resources, manufacture goods, practice agriculture, and engage in other activities that have profound effects on the planet. This unique text/reference takes a realistic look at the environmental effects of human activities, and shows how constructively directed technology can have a beneficial effect on the Earth.

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Contenuti

Introductory Chapters
Environmental Science and the Technological Connection
Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry
Biology and Biochemistry
The Anthrosphere and the Environment
Water
Characteristics of Water and Bodies of Water
Aquatic Biology, Microbiology, and Chemistry
Water Pollution
Water Treatment
The Atmosphere
Meteorology and Characteristics of the Atmosphere
Atmospheric Chemistry
Air Pollution and its Control
The Endangered Global Atmosphere
Earth
The Geosphere
Soil
Environmental Geology and Geospheric Pollution
Geosphere Resources
Life
Ecosystems and Biological Communities
Biotransformations and Biodegradation
Biogeochemical Cycles
Toxicology and Toxicological Chemistry
Technology
Technology, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Communication
Energy and Resource Utilization
Wastes from the Anthrosphere
Waste Minimization, Treatment, and Disposal
Index

Product Description

Book by Manahan Stanley E

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: CRC Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1997
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1566702135
• ISBN 13: 9781566702133
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 672
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile