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This book is a comprehensive & authentic book on 'Environmental Studies'. This book is an imperative educational resource that will be of value and interest to everyone seeking to broaden their understanding of the science behind environmental issues. It is designed for students of: • Environmental Science | Theory into Practice (I & II) at UG Level (AEC-I) based on the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) for the University of Delhi • Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board • School of Open Learning of the University of Delhi • Various Central Universities throughout India The Present Publication is the 7th Edition, authored by Dr. Sanjay Kumar Batra, Dr. Kanchan Batra & Prof. Harpreet Kaur, with the following noteworthy features: • [Written in Accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP)] that applies to universities all over India • [Simple & Systematic Presentation] Subject matter is presented in a simple, systematic method with comprehensive explanations of concepts and theories underlying environmental studies • [Comprehensive Case Studies] Covers case studies from both Indian and global scenarios • [Entrepreneurial Stories] Includes case studies and brief sketches of successful entrepreneurial stories • Key Topics o Includes special topics such as: § Environment Policies § Human Population Growth § G20 Summit o Ecosystem o Natural Resources o Biodiversity o Disaster Management o Greenhouse Effect o Endangered Species • [Environmental Issues] including: o Pollution o Ozone Layer Depletion o Global Warming o Conservation of Biodiversity • [Questions and Exercises] include: o Review Questions o Subjective Type Questions o Objective Type Questions o Practical Exercises o Experiential Activities o Outreach Activities • Past Exam Question Papers o Environmental Studies Paper – 2020 (OBE) (CBCS) o Environmental Studies Paper – 2021 (OBE) (CBCS) o Environmental Science Paper – January 2023 (AEC-1, UGCF), SEM. – I o Environmental Science Paper – January 2023 (AEC-1, UGCF), SEM. – III o Environmental Science Paper – July 2023 (AEC-1, UGCF), SEM. – I o Environmental Science Paper – January 2024 (AEC-1, UGCF), SEM. – I o Environmental Science Paper – January 2024 (AEC-1, UGCF), SEM. – III o Environmental Science Paper – May 2024 (AEC -1, UGCF), SEM. – II • [Student-Oriented Approach] This book has been developed considering: o Interaction of the author/teacher with students in the classroom o Shaped by the author/teacher's experience of teaching the subject matter at different levels o Incorporates student reactions and responses at various points in the book The structure of the book is as follows: • Each chapter begins with a broad introduction, providing a conceptual outline • Followed by a point-wise elucidation of each topic • Incorporates new case studies relevant to the latest syllabus to enhance understanding The contents of this book are as follows: • Introduction to Environmental Studies o Multi-disciplinary nature of environmental studies o Components of the environment o Scope and importance of environmental studies o Concept of sustainability and sustainable development o Brief history of environmentalism o Includes review questions, past exam questions, objective-type questions, and practical exercises • Ecosystems o Definition and concept of ecosystems o Structure and functions of ecosystems (energy flow, food chains, nutrient cycling) o Concepts of productivity and ecological pyramids o Ecosystem homeostasis and types of ecosystems (tundra, forest, grassland, desert, aquatic) o Ecosystem services, preservation, conservation strategies, and basics of ecosystem restoration o Includes case studies, review questions, past exam questions, objective-type questions, and practical exercises • Natural Resources o Detailed discussion on natural resources, including renewable resources, water resources, and energy resources o Includes case studies, review questions, past exam questions, objective-type questions, and practical exercises • Environmental Pollution o Explanation of environmental pollution and its types (air, water, soil, thermal, noise) o Discussion on nuclear hazards, their effects, and health risks o Solid waste management, including technologies for processing, treatment, and disposal of solid waste, vermicomposting, and e-waste management o Hazardous wastes and their management o Includes case studies, review questions, past exam questions, objective-type questions, and practical exercises • Global Environmental Issues and Policies o Causes of climate change and international agreements and programs (Earth Summit, UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol, Montreal Protocol, CBD, Ramsar Convention, UNEP, CITES) o Sustainable Development and India's National Action Plan on Climate Change o Environment legislation in India and the role of G-20 in sustainability o Includes review questions, past exam questions, objective-type questions, and practical exercises • Biodiversity & Conservation o Definition and levels of biodiversity o Biogeographic zones of India and global biodiversity hotspots o India as a mega-diversity nation with discussions on endangered and endemic species o Threats to biodiversity, poaching, man-wildlife conflicts, and biological invasions o Current mass extinction crisis and conservation strategies (in-situ and ex-situ conservation) o Types of species (keystone, flagship, umbrella, and indicator), species reintroduction, and translocation o Values and ecological roles of biodiversity, including sacred groves o Includes case studies, review questions, past exam questions, objective-type questions, and practical exercises • Human Communities and the Environment o Human population growth and its impacts on the environment, human health, and welfare o Concept of carbon footprint o Resettlement and rehabilitation of development project-affected persons and communities o Discussion on disasters, disaster management, and environmental movements o Environmental justice, philosophy, and ethics o Role of world religions and cultures in environmental conservation o Environmental communication and public awareness o Includes case studies, review questions, past exam questions, objective-type questions, and practical exercises

Having no competitive works, this unique publication presents a single structure for the analysis, explanation and solution of environmental problems, regardless of their location, nature or scale. In this problem-oriented approach, a coherent framework interconnects the study of facts and values, environmental systems, social causes and ethical premises. Counterbalancing current biases, the author emphasizes the fundamental, normative, economic and social-scientific aspects of truly interdisciplinary environmental science. For instance, the normative side of environmental problems are often neglected, resulting in policy designs and evaluations containing inefficient mixtures of sophisticated models and poorly grounded normative premises; this is the first major study to enrich the field with more normative consistency and groundedness. It is also the first text to consistently identify the social causes of environmental problems, rather than focusing on the physical-scientific aspects, and thus design deeper and more effective policies. Furthermore, a tinge of post-modern thinking runs throughout the book, with special care being taken, however, to constantly keep in view the practical relevance of theory for problem-oriented work. The book will be of interest to environmental scientists and managers wishing to improve the consistency and depth of their work, to social scientists and geographers wishing to connect their discipline to the environmental problems field, and to general scientists interested in the connections between philosophy and practice.

CASE STUDIES IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE is designed to promote grassroots awareness of global environmental issues through problem-solving analysis and verbal and written discussion topics that pertain to eight regions of the U.S. and Canada

Environmental issues affect every part of your life. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: WORKING WITH THE EARTH, Twelfth Edition, shows you how nature works, how we interact with it, and how we have sustained--and can continue to sustain--our relationship with the earth by applying nature's lessons to our economies and individual lifestyles. This central theme of sustainability--the ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions--is clarified by an emphasis on natural capital (resources) and degradation, solutions, trade-offs, and the importance of individuals. If you have little or no science background, the book provides you with a solid grounding in the basics that will help you better understand environmental science concepts. Case studies--on topics ranging from the importance of insects to the reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone Park to the world of nanotechnology--illustrate key topics and issues that affect your life. These cases inspire How Would You Vote? questions, which sharpen your critical thinking by asking you to consider facts, conflicting solutions, and trade-offs surrounding the issues, and then cast your vote. Multimedia resources offer other ways to learn. CengageNOW features Personalized Study Plans and interactive exercises and animations that help you master concepts. MP3 audio study tools can be included with your text at your instructor's request, or can be purchased separately through www.iChapters.com. There's an eBook too, which is available for purchase.

"Environment: The Science Behind the Stories" is an introductory textbook that uses case studies and real data to demonstrate the role of science in identifying and solving pressing environmental problems. The book integrates case studies into the body of the text to provide a contextual framework for the science readers are learning. With only 22 chapters, this book avoids the encyclopedic approach of other textbooks on the market. A panoramic view of environmental science and issues, including the important policy, economic, and ethical issues behind the scientific ones. For college instructors, students, and anyone interested in environmental science and issues.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: WORKING WITH THE EARTH, Ninth Edition is a concise alternative to G. Tyler Miller's best-selling text LIVING IN THE ENVIRONMENT, which redefines the environmental science course and sets the standard by which every other book for this course is judged. This Ninth Edition is a significant, all-encompassing revision providing greater focus on the basic scientific content necessary to understand environmental issues in clear, straightforward language. It provides the latest developments and reflects several major shifts in environmental science education that are taking place in this century. Designed as a foundational text for environmental science courses, Miller's flexible book is adaptable to almost any approach, and is the most widely embraced approach to environmental science in print today. With fair and balanced coverage and Internet tools integrated throughout, the book features an extensively developed art program, writing that communicates scientific information clearly and effectively, and the most current coverage of the subject. The book's flexible organization means that it can be adapted to fit almost any syllabus. Miller's more than thirty years of research and teaching expertise make this the definitive book on the subject.

La quatrième de couverture indique: "What is the "big picture" in environmental science? Our authors know and effectively communicate it in Environmental Science: Systems and Solutions, Sixth Edition. Whether you view the subject through a scientific, social, political, or historical lens, you'll find the concrete foundations here that work for courses in both environmental science and environmental studies. A systems approach is the connective fabric that makes sense of the wealth of topics and data, which demonstrates how aspects of the natural environment interconnect with each other and with human society. A section on Resource Use and Management introduces the concept of sustainability, and another on Dealing with Environmental Degradation discusses threats to the environment and mitigation strategies. A bonus section available online on Social Solutions to Environmental Concerns, discusses the complex issues impacting the environment and the scientific, technologic, and human behavioral ways to address them. Throughout the text you will find the hard data necessary for a scientific study of the environment and the measured analysis ideal for our time. Combining evidence-based, contemporary information and data with relevant case studies, practical applications, numerous calculations, and modern references, Environmental Science: Systems and Solutions teaches and engages."