An Introduction to Environmental Chemistry

An Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
ISBN-10
1444312375
ISBN-13
9781444312379
Category
Science
Pages
320
Language
English
Published
2009-04-13
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Authors
Peter Brimblecombe, Tim D. Jickells, Julian E. Andrews

Description

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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