An introduction to pollution science

• Other Authors: Harrison, Roy M., 1948-
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge : RSC Pub., ©2006.
• Subjects: Pollution > Textbooks.; Nature > Effect of human beings on > Textbooks.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781847555410; 1847555411; 9781628703597; 1628703598; 0854048294; 9780854048298
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xi, 332 pages) : illustrations (some color)
• Item Description: Title from title screen (viewed on Apr 21, 2008).
• Access: Plný text je dostupný pouze z IP adres počítačů Univerzity Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně nebo vzdáleným přístupem pro zaměstnance a studenty

Understanding pollution, its behaviour and impact is becoming increasingly important, as new technologies and legislation continually lower the tolerable levels of pollutants released into the environment. Introduction to Pollution Science draws upon sections of the authors' previous text (Understanding our Environment) and reflects the growing trend of a more sophisticated approach to teaching environmental science at university. This new revised book discusses the basics of environmental pollution drawing upon chemistry, physics and biological sciences. The book, written by leading experts in the field, covers topics including pollution in the atmosphere, the world's waters and soil and land contamination. Subsequent sections discuss methods of investigating the environment, the impact of pollution on human health and ecological systems and institutional mechanisms for pollution management. Each section includes worked examples and questions and is aimed at undergraduates studying environmental science, but will also prove of value to others seeking knowledge of the field.