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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454543103321

Autore

Saravanan K

Titolo

Principles of environmental science and technology [[electronic resource] /] / K. Saravanan, S. Ramachandran, R. Baskar

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New Delhi, : New Age International (P) Ltd., Publishers, c2005

ISBN

1-281-89238-6

9786611892388

9788122423418

81-224-2341-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (202 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

RamachandranS

BaskarR

Disciplina

333.7

Soggetti

Environmental sciences - Study and teaching (Higher)

Environmental protection - Study and teaching (Higher)

Environmental engineering - Study and teaching (Higher)

Pollution

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Preface; Contents; Introduction; 1. Components and Subcomponents of Environment; 2. Science of Environment; 3. Current Environmental Issues; 4. Engineering Interventions to Reduce Environmental Stresses; 5. Waste Minimization and Cleaner Technology Options; 6. Environmental and Development; 7. Tools for Environmental Management; 8. Environmental Performance Standards; Review Questions; Selected Bibliography

Sommario/riassunto

This book is meant to be an introductory text on the Fundamentals of Environmental Science and Engineering. Today, knowledge of Environmental Science is essential for students as well as practicing engineers and scientists of all disciplines. Here an attempt has been made to provide precise and upto date information on the fundamental aspects of Environmental Science and Engineering without going much in-depth in to specific areas, so as to be useful for a cross section of



fields of study. Indian technical universities are making the study of Environmental Science and Engineering mandatory for