An Introduction to Environmental Chemistry

Julian E. Andrews 지음

Wiley-Blackwell 2013년 04월 25일 출간

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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.

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List of boxes.Preface To The Second Edition.Preface To The First Edition.Acknowledgements.Symbols And Abbreviations.Part I: Introduction:.1. What Is Environmental Chemistry?.2. In The Beginning.3. Origin And Evolution Of The Earth.Formation Of The Crust And Atmosphere.The Hydrosphere.The Origin Of Life And Evolution Of The Atmosphere.4. Human Effects On Biogeochemical Cycles?.5. The Structure Of This Book.6. WWW Keywords.7. Further Reading.8. WWW Search Keywords.Part II: Environmental Chemist&-s Toolbox:.9. About This Chapter.10. Order In The Elements?.11. Bonding.Covalent Bonds.Ionic Bonding, Ions And Ionic Solids.12. Using Chemical Equations.13. Describing Amounts Of Substances: The Mole.14. Concentration And Activity.15. Organic Molecules ¯ Structure And Chemistry.Functional Groups.Representing Organic Matter In Simple Equations.16. Radioactivity Of Elements.17. Finding More Chemical Tools In This Book.18. Further Reading.19. WWW Search Keywords.Part III: The Atmosphere:.20. Introduction.21. Composition Of The Atmosphere.22. Steady State Or Equilibrium?.23. Natural Sources.Geochemical Sources.Biological Sources.24. Reactivity Of Trace Substances In The Atmosphere.25. The Urban Atmosphere.London Smog &- Primary Pollution.Los Angeles Smog &- Secondary Pollution.21st Century Particulate Pollution.26. Air Pollution And Health.27. Effects Of Air Pollution.28. Removal Processes.29. Chemistry Of The Stratosphere.Stratospheric Ozone Formation And Destruction.Ozone Destruction By Halogenated Species.Saving The Ozone Layer.30. Further Reading.31. WWW Search Keywords.Part IV: The Chemistry Of Continental Solids:.32. The Terrestrial Environment, Crust And Material Cycling.33. The Structure Of Silicate Minerals.Coordination Of Ions And The Radius Ratio Rule.

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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

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저자(글) Julian E. Andrews

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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.