Understanding our Environment : An Introduction to Environmental Chemistry and Pollution.

As an introductory text aimed at those having little background knowledge of the field and requiring only a modest background in science, Understanding our Environment is unparalleled.This third edition enhances the standing of the title by developing a more international approach. Bridging all the...

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Author / Creator: Harrison, R. M.
Other Authors / Creators:Tomlin, A. S.
Skinner, Andrew C.
Hewitt, H. Geoffrey.
Farmer, J. G.
Graham, M. C.
Allott, R. A.
Smith, Steve.
De Mora, Stephen J.
Alloway, B. J.
Format: eBook Electronic
Language:English
Edition:3rd ed.
Imprint: Cambridge : Royal Society of Chemistry, 1999.
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Local Note:Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2022. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The Atmosphere
  • Freshwaters
  • The Oceans
  • Land Contamination and Reclamation
  • Environmental Cycling of Pollutants
  • Environmental Monitoring Strategies
  • Ecological and Health Effects of Chemical Pollution
  • Managing Environmental Quality