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Polluted Earth - The Science of the Earth's Environment
Polluted Earth - The Science of the Earth's Environment
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Polluted Earth is a textbook that combines the best features of a textbook and a popular science book, with short, self-contained and well-illustrated stories of well-known pollution disasters. It also introduces the concept of environmental justice and provides readers with detailed illustrations, modern technological solutions, and a comprehensive list of pollutants. It is an ideal introduction to the concepts, tasks, and challenges of environmental science for undergraduate students of all disciplines.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 10 April 2023
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
The Earth is facing numerous environmental challenges, driven by factors such as climate change, population growth, and industrial production. To address these challenges, a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the science behind pollution disasters is essential. Polluted Earth: The Science of the Earth's Environment combines the best features of a textbook and a popular science book, retaining the organization needed for a course while adopting a highly illustrative style that is mirrored in a multitude of case studies. These case studies, ranging from the historic Black Sunday dust storm in the midwestern United States to the more recent Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico, are short, self-contained, and well-illustrated, making them highly engaging for both science and non-science majors.
Furthermore, Polluted Earth introduces the concept of environmental justice, which ties pollution to economic and social life. This unique approach brings the subject into the world of the reader in an unprecedented way, making it an ideal introduction to environmental science for undergraduate students of all disciplines.
The book also includes well-known case studies such as the Great London smog, the Pacific Gas and Electric case (made famous by Erin Brockovitch), the Exxon Valdez, and many more. Detailed illustrations are provided to show the spatial and temporal relations of various pollution sources, as well as modern technological solutions already in use by environmental industries. A comprehensive list of pollutants, their health and environmental impact, and their regulated exposure limits is also included, providing a valuable resource for students and professionals alike.
In conclusion, Polluted Earth: The Science of the Earth's Environment is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the science behind pollution disasters and the challenges facing our planet. Its fresh and engaging style, coupled with comprehensive content, makes it an ideal introduction to environmental science for undergraduate students of all disciplines.
Weight: 1064g
Dimension: 216 x 276 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119862529
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