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Basics of Environmental Science is an engaging introduction to environmental study. The book offers everyone studying and interested in the environment an essential understanding of natural environments and the way they function. 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 and nuclear power generation. There are also descriptions of the 10 major biomes. Special text features include: accessible, engaging text illustrations and explanatory diagrams throughout boxed case-studies, concepts and definitions section summaries a glossary with key words highlighted in the text extensive cross-referencing and topic integration annotated further reading lists and links to web sites

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Author:   Michael Allaby
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.40cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.907kg
ISBN:  

9780415211758

ISBN 10:   0415211751
Pages:   312
Publication Date:   21 September 2000
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  College/higher education ,  Educational: Primary & Secondary ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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