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Routledge Introductions to Environment: Environmental Science Ser.: Environmental Chemistry by John Wright (2003, Perfect)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherTaylor & Francis Group
ISBN-100415226015
ISBN-139780415226011
eBay Product ID (ePID)2295882
Product Key Features
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameEnvironmental Chemistry
SubjectChemistry / Environmental (See Also Environmental Science), Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Earth Sciences / Geography, Chemistry / General
Publication Year2003
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaScience
AuthorJohn Wright
SeriesRoutledge Introductions to Environment: Environmental Science Ser.
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight28.3 Oz
Item Length9.7 in
Item Width6.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2002-014941
Reviews'This is a timely and much needed text for students of environmental science or related subjects who need an appreciation of the importance and relevance of environmental chemistry to their studies.' - - David J. Harwood, Director, Institute of Science Education, University of Plymouth
Dewey Edition21
Grade FromCollege Freshman
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal577.14
Table Of Content1. Some basic chemical concepts 2. More advanced chemical concepts - energy, entropy and rates of reaction 3. An introduction to organic chemicals 4. Planet Earth and the origin of our environment 5. The Earth as a finite resource 6. Risks and hazards 7. An introduction to the Lithosphere 8. Heavy metals and pollution of the Lithosphere 9. The chemistry of the atmosphere 10. The pollution of the atmosphere 11. Natural waters and their properties 12. Natural waters and their pollution 13. Organic chemicals and the environment 14. Energy production
SynopsisMany controversial issues revolve around complex scientific arguments which can be better understood with at least a minimal knowledge and understanding of the chemical reactions and processes going on in the world around us. This textbook offers an accessible introduction to chemical principles and concepts, and applies them to relevant environmental situations and issues. Written for students who have not taken A' level chemistry, this book bridges the gap between GSCE chemistry and first year undergraduate level., This work offers an accessible introduction to chemical principles and concepts and makes the subject accessible to those with little or no previous knowledge of chemistry. Includes global case studies, and figures and tables., Offers an accessible introduction to chemical principles and concepts and makes the subject accessible to those with little or no previous knowledge of chemistry. It is highly-illustrated, with global case studies, figures and tables., Many controversial issues revolve around complex scientific arguments which can be better understood with at least a minimal knowledge and understanding of the chemical reactions and processes going on in the world around us.This textbook offers an accessible introduction to chemical principles and concepts, and applies them to relevant environmental situations and issues. Written for students who have not taken A' level chemistry, this book bridges the gap between GSCE chemistry and first year undergraduate level.
LC Classification NumberTD193.W75 2003
