Cover; Preface to the Second Edition; Contents; Chapter 1. Environmental Studies-A Multidisciplinary Subject; Chapter 2. Natural Resources; Chapter 3. Ecosystems; Chapter 4. Biodiversity and its Conservation; Chapter 5. Environmental Pollution; Chapter 6. Social Issues and the Environment; Chapter 7. Human Population and the Environment; Chapter 8. Field Work; Objective Type Questions (Unit 1-7); Suggested Readings; Glossary; Index
Summary
Environmental Studies pertain to a systematic analysis of the natural and man-made world encompassing various scientific, economic, social and ethical aspects. Human impacts leading to large scale degradation of the environment have aroused global concern on environmental issues in the recent years. The apex court has hence, issued directive to impart environmental literacy to all
