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This self-contained text offers all the information necessary for readers to understand the topics surrounding environmental science and the chemistry underlying various issues. It provides a foundation in science, chemistry, and toxicology, including the laws of thermodynamics, chemical bonding, and environmental toxins. This text allows readers to delve into environmental topics, such as energy in society, air quality, global atmospheric concerns, water quality, and solid waste management. The arrangement of the book provides instructors flexibility in how they present the material, with the crucial topics being covered first. This third edition had been updated throughout.
Key Features:
Extensive revision of the discussion questions at the end of each chapter to require more critical thinking skills.
Updates to the environmental data.
Includes a glossary of important terms.
An excellent, user friendly and thought-provoking presentation which will appeal to students with little or no science background.
Background to the Environmental Problem
The Natural Laws
Underlying Principles of Chemistry
Types of Chemical Compounds and Their Reactions
Element Cycles
Toxicology
Traditional Energy Sources and Modern Society
Emerging Energy Sources and Modern Society
Weather and Climate
Air Quality
Indoor Air Quality
Global Atmospheric Chan
Water
Water Quality
Solid Wastes
Hazardous Wastes
Epilogue