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An Introduction to Environmental Chemistry

By Peter Brimblecombe , Julian E. Andrews , Tim D. Jickells , Peter S. Liss , Brian Reid

Book information

Year
2003
ISBN
0632059052, 9780632059058
LCC
QE516.4 .I57 2004
Open Library ID
OL3672334M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (6039472 bytes)
Edition
2
Pages
320\326
Topic
Chemistry
Library
Kolxo3
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

This introductory text explains the fundamentals of the chemistry of the natural environment and the effects of mankind's activities on the earth's chemical systems. Retains an emphasis on describing how natural geochemical processes operate over a variety of scales in time and space, and how the effects of human perturbation can be measured. Topics range from familiar global issues such as atmospheric pollution and its effect on global warming and ozone destruction, to microbiological processes that cause pollution of drinking water deltas. Contains sections and information boxes that explain the basic chemistry underpinning the subject covered. Each chapter contains a list of further reading on the subject area. Updated case studies. No prior chemistry knowledge required. Suitable for introductory level courses.

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