Environmental chemistry: A global perspective - Couverture souple

Vanloon, Gary-W; Duffy, Stephen-J

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0198564406 ISBN 13 : 9780198564409

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2000

Synopsis

This is a comprehensive textbook for upper year university students which discusses the nature of heterogeneous systems in the natural environment. The links between and within the various environmental compartments-air, water, soil-are emphasized. • Has the depth of chemistry needed to explain the basics of natural processes • Contains enough breadth of material to present a well-rounded introduction to such systems While the book focuses on basic knowledge and general principles, examples are taken from around the world. The book describes the chemistry of natural systems, their composition and the processes and reactions that operate within and between the various compartments. Without focussing specifically on pollution, it also discusses ways in which these systems respond to perturbations, either those that are natural or those that are caused by humans. Background material from subjects such as atmospheric science, limnology, and soil science is provided in order to establish a setting for a description of the relevant chemistry. Emphasis is on general principles that can be applied in a variety of circumstances. At the same time, these principles are illustrated with examples taken from around the world. Because of issues of the environment related to every society, care has been taken to relate the subject material to situations in urban and rural areas in both highly industrialized and low-income countries. In each chapter, the book: • Features well-known environmental issues • Provides worked examples and problems • Teaches how to approach environ mental problems that go beyond the material presented in the book

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Chemical processes shape the world we live in; the air we breathe, the water we drink, the weather we experience. Environmental Chemistry: a global perspective describes those chemical principles which underpin the natural processes occurring within and between the air, water, and soil, and explores how human activities impact on these processes, giving rise to environmental issues of global concern. Guiding us through the chemical composition of the three key environmental systems - the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and terrestrial environment - the authors explain the chemical processes which occur within and between each system. Focusing on general principles, we are introduced to the essential chemical concepts which allow better understanding of air, water, and soil and how they behave; careful explanations ensure that clarity is not sacrificed at the expense of thorough coverage of the underlying chemistry. We then see how human activity continues to affect the chemical behaviour of these environmental systems, and what the consequences of these natural processes being disturbed can be. Environmental Chemistry: a global perspective takes chemistry out of the laboratory, and shows us its importance in the world around us. With illuminating examples from around the globe, its rich pedagogy, and broad, carefully structured coverage, this book is the perfect resource for any environmental chemistry student wishing to develop a thorough understanding of their subject. · In-depth and rigorous discussion of the chemical principles of the most important environmental issues, illustrated throughout with ample example problems · Clarity of the text is not sacrificed to achieve depth of coverage · Frequent worked examples build students' confidence in the material being presented Online Resource Centre For students: · Links to useful web-based resources and data For lecturers: · Solutions manual containing solutions to problems presented in the book · Figures from the book, available to download

Biographie de l'auteur

Gary W. vanLoon, Department of Chemistry, Queen's University, Canada. Stephen J. Duffy, Department of Chemistry, Mount Allison University, Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0198564406
• ISBN 13: 9780198564409
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 504
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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