Understanding Environmental Pollution
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (809 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0521736692 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 602 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Best Schoolbook Ever?" according to Trent R. I don't think I have ever actually enjoyed reading a school book before. Most likely, if you are reading this, the book is a required reading for your course. Have no fear, it won't be a struggle to get though. There is a lot to learn in here, and it is presented quite well.. Very Helpful I bought this book as a reference for a college project I did about air pollution. It turned out to be the most valuable resource I had. Hill presents sophisticated information in an easy-to-understand manner. This book also made me realize the huge connection between air pollution and many other issues that the world faces today, and it helped me create a straight-forward list of actions my class mates could take to lower their personal. Patty said Great Book. I was required to use this book as a textbook for a class. This book is great. It provided me with easy to understand information on important aspects in enviornmental pollution. Pollution is a serious problem that we all need to take seriously. This book explains the seriousness of the problems we face globally and provides links to websites if you want to conduct additional research. It is a must read for anyone insterested in our envi
It contains numerous graphs and diagrams, some photographs, is good on definitions, chapter-by-chapter further reading and internet resources as well as in-chapter questions to prompt enquiry. " provides a thorough background to pollution, from global issues to personal pollution in the home an excellent introduction to the subject, providing the right information to enable students to evaluate environmental problems for themselves." Environmental Assessment Magazine" a clear and well organised US-based text." Waste Planning" this book forms a very useful introdu
Both the sources and impacts of pollution are addressed, as well as governmental, corporate, and personal responsibility for pollution, and pollution prevention is emphasized throughout. With more than thirty percent new material, Hill assesses pollution from an international perspective, including air and water pollution, global warming, energy, solid and hazardous waste, and pollution at home. A new chapter on the chemistry basics of pollution links to sections on toxicology and risk assessment, helping students understand concerns over chemicals and their regulation. Non-technical language encourages greater understanding of these often complex issues, and thought-provoking 'Delving Deeper' exercises are included, increasing engagement with the text and enabling students to apply what they have learned. The third edition of this well-received textbook delivers a concise overview of global and individual environmental pollu
Marquita Hill is currently Adjunct Professor of Urban Affairs and Planning at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. For seven years she was a visiting scholar in Environmental Health at the Harvard School of Public Health, and was a founding member and first president of the Green Campus Consortium, an organization devoted to finding sustainable means of management for the state's higher-education institutions. . Form