Chemistry of the Environment

This completely revised third edition of this intermediate-level text uses concise, straightforward language and an accessible narrative style to give a concise, clear account of today's environmental issues and the science one needs to understand them. Chemistry of the Environment, 3rd edition, is a concise, clear and current account of today's environmental issues and the science needed to understand them. It systematically lays out themes of sustainability, atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biospheres, while stressing the interconnectedness of environmental problems and solutions. This new edition has been extensively revised to reflect the rapid evolution of all areas of environmental science. Additionally, much of the text and organisation have been refined for enhanced clarity. New worked problems and end of chapter problems have also been included to make this an excellent university textbook. Chemistry of the Environment, 3rd edition, is a concise, clear and current account of today's environmental issues and the science one needs to understand them. This intermediate-level text, which recommends General Chemistry as a prerequisite, systematically lays out themes of sustainability, atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biospheres, while stressing the interconnectedness of environmental problems and solutions. The completely revised third edition explains the natural chemical cycles, and how humans affect them. It also analyzes strategies for ameliorating human impacts. This stimulating new text uses concise, straightforward language and an accessible narrative style to inform quantitative thinking. Ancillaries A detailed Instructors' Manual is available for adopting professors. Art and tables from the textbook may be downloaded by adopting professors.

Pagina's: 638, Editie: 3 Revised edition, Hardcover, Macmillan Education