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Textbook of Environment and Ecology

Title
Textbook of Environment and Ecology [electronic resource] / by Vir Singh.
ISBN
9789819988464
Edition
1st ed. 2024.
Publication
Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2024.
Physical Description
1 online resource (XXVII, 361 p.) 94 illus., 76 illus. in color.
Local Notes
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Summary
This textbook is focused on fundamentals of environment and ecology for undergraduate and graduate students. This is first of its kind book dealing with physical environment, ecosystems, biological diversity, environmental pollution, and environment-influenced natural resource ecology and management. This will cater to the needs of the students, examinees, trainees, and teachers. It consists of 23 chapters spread over 5 sections i.e., ecosystem analysis, natural resources, biodiversity, environmental disruptions, and environmental management. The textbook is well aligned with the syllabus of all central and state universities and offers the latest insights as well to the students of undergraduate and postgraduate courses of ecology and environmental sciences. Every chapter provides summary/points to remember and exercises. Each exercise includes 20 multiple-choice questions, 10 short-answer questions, and 5 long-answer questions. The textbook is a comprehensive coverage for basic and advanced courses in ecology and environmental sciences. Each topic is supported by illustrations, tables, and information boxes etc.
Variant and related titles
Springer ENIN.
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Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
April 10, 2024
Contents
1. 1.The environment and its integral components
2. The ecosystems
3. Population ecology
4. Community ecology
5. Biogeochemical cycles
6. The natural resources: introduction
7. Water resources
8. Land and soil resources
9. Forest resources.-10. Agriculture and food resources
11. Mineral resources
12. Energy resources
13. Biodiversity concepts and values
14. Threats to biodiversity
15. Biodiversity conservation
16. Air pollution
17. Water pollution
18. Soil pollution
19. Noise pollution.-20. Global warming and climate change
21. Solid waste management
22. Climate change mitigation
23. Environment, development and sustainability.
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