Environmental Science: A Foundation (Second Edition)

Author: Guo Huacheng Lu Genfa
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Publish Date: 2003-09-03
Features: This book is an environmental science fundamentals textbook written for students of non-environmental science majors in Chinese universities (Second Edition). Since its publication in 1995, it has been widely welcomed and used by teachers and students in Chinese universities. To meet the requirements of the 21st century, the second edition has updated some content based on the original version, adding materials on the forefront of environmental science to make it richer and more comprehensive. The book is divided into three parts (Introduction, Upper, Middle, Lower) totaling ten chapters. Introduction: It comprehensively and systematically introduces the basic concepts and specific content of environment, environmental science, environmental protection, and environmental issues. Upper Part: Basic knowledge of human environment. It briefly elaborates on the development of the Earth and geographical environment, the basic characteristics of the three major spheres—atmosphere, water, and soil circle—as well as the biosphere and ecological environment. Middle Part: Human activities and environmental issues. It elaborates in detail on population and environment, resources and environment, environmental pollution and ecological destruction, as well as urban development and urban environmental issues. Lower Part: Environmental protection technology and strategies. It briefly outlines environmental protection strategies, environmental pollution control technologies, and environmental development. This book is suitable as a teaching reference for related majors in universities and can also be read by scientific and technological workers, management personnel, and teachers and students from relevant institutions engaged in environmental protection, ecology, and resource research.