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1 online resource (259 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Foreword; Preface; 1. Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental Studies; 1.1 Humans and the Environment; 1.2 Local to Global Scope of Environmental Issues; 1.3 Definition, Scope, and Importance of Environmental Studies; 2. Sustainable Ecosystems; 2.1 Indroduction; 2.2 Understanding Ecosystems; 2.3 Ecosystem Functions; 2.4 Producers and Consumers; 2.5 Ecosystem Processes; 2.6 Food Web; 2.7 Influence of Humans on Ecosystems; 2.8 Types of Ecosystems; 2.9 Conclusion; 3. Natural Resources; 3.1 Indroduction; 3.2 Water Resources |
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3.3 Energy Resources3.4 Mineral Resources; 3.5 Forest Resources; 3.6 Land Resources; 4. Biodiversity; 4.1 What is Biodiversity?; 4.2 Biodiversity in India; 4.3 Species Diversity; 4.4 Threatened Species in India; 4.5 National Policy for Protection of Biodiversity; 4.6 International Accords Helping India Support Biodiversity Protection; 4.7 Invasive or Alien Species; 5. Population and its Impact; 5.1 World Population; 5.2 India's Population; 5.3 Population Control; 5.4 Malthusian Concepts on Population; 5.5 Population Growth and its Impact on the Environment; 6. Pollution, Sources, and Effects |
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6.1 Air Pollution6.2 Water Pollution; 6.3 Noise Pollution; 6.4 Soil Pollution; 6.5 Solid Waste Pollution; 6.6 Disaster Management; 7. Social Issues and Public Participation to Minimize Impacts of Development; 7.1 Introduction: Embracing Sustainable Development for Social Change; 7.2 Environmental Issues and Development: Energy and Water Conservation, Consumerism, and Waste Disposal; 7.3 Government Involvement in Protecting the Environment; 7.4 Non-governmental and Corporate Involvement in Protecting the Environment; 7.5 Case Studies in Efforts to Promote Sustainability |
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7.6 Public Participation in Protecting the Environment7.7 Conclusion; 8. Climate Change and its Impacts; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; 8.3 Effects of Climate Change on Humans; 8.4 Prevention and Mitigation of Climate Change Impacts; 9. Environmental Legislation and Enforcement; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Laws for Environmental Management; 10. Education for Environmental Awareness; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 History and Purpose of Environmental Education; 10.3 Actions and Ideas for Environmental Sustainability at Home |
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10.4 Fostering Environmental Education in an Academic Setting10.5 Environmental Education in Your Community; 10.6 Conclusion; 11. Projects and Activities; 11.1 Introduction; 11.2 Nature Observation and Wildlife Appreciation Activities; 11.3 Creating and Preserving Habitats for Wildlife and Green Space; 11.4 Water Quality and Conservation; 11.5 Environmental Health and Disease; 11.6 Waste Management; 11.7 Further Activities, Projects, and Resources for Green and Sustainable Living; 11.8 Conclusion; 12. Indian and International Case Studies; 12.1 Introduction |
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12.2 Love Canal: Birth of Hazardous Waste Site Clean-ups |
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Print version record |
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Human beings -- Effect of environment on.
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Nature -- Effect of human beings on.
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Human beings -- Effect of environment on
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Nature -- Effect of human beings on
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Rajaram, V
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Olson, Keith
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Tiede, Lynn
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| ISBN |
9780429608865 |
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0429608861 |
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