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An Introduction to Environmental Chemistry

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

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2. Edition October 2003
318 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd

ISBN: 978-0-632-05905-8
John Wiley & Sons

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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.

Preface To The Second Edition.

Preface To The First Edition.

Acknowledgements.

Symbols And Abbreviations.

Part I: Introduction.

Part II: Environmental Chemist's Toolbox.

Part III: The Atmosphere.

Part IV: The Chemistry Of Continental Solids.

Part V: The Chemistry Of Continental Waters.

Part VI: The Oceans.

Part VII: Global Change.

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"I can strongly recommend this book as a basic text for all those
who wish to gain an initial understanding of the chemistry of the
Earth and the way humans are interacting with their environment."

Peter O'Neill, University of Plymouth, Progress in Physical
Geography, June 2005

"Overall, this book is a valuable addition to reading lists for
students taking undergraduate level courses primarily in
Environmental Science, but also in Physical Geography, Earth
Sciences and Environmental Chemistry. It is very readable and well
written."

International Journal of Climatology, April 2006

"If I had to recommend one single textbook for courses in
environmental science to students and all those interested from
other fields, it would be this one. It is an excellent introductory
reader and learning aid."

Environmental Biology
J.E. Andrews, P. Brimblecombe, T.D. Jickells, P.S. Liss and B. Reid are all based in the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of East Anglia. They have many years experience in teaching environmental chemistry to undergraduates and are internationally respected researchers in their fields.

J. E. Andrews, University of East Anglia, UK; P. Brimblecombe, University of East Anglia, UK; T. D. Jickells, University of East Anglia, UK; P. S. Liss, University of East Anglia, UK; B. Reid, University of East Anglia, UK