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Record Nr.

UNINA9910782404903321

Autore

Kaushik Anubha

Titolo

Perspectives in environmental studies / / Anubha Kaushik, C.P. Kaushik

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New Delhi, : New Age International (P) Ltd., Publishers, c2004

ISBN

9786611449698

1-281-44969-5

81-224-2345-0

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (297 pages)

Altri autori (Persone)

KaushikC. P

Disciplina

300

Soggetti

Environmental education

Environmentalism

Human ecology - Study and teaching

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Preface to the Second Edition; Contents; Chapter 1. Environmental Studies-A Multidisciplinary Subject; Chapter 2. Natural Resources; Chapter 3. Ecosystems; Chapter 4. Biodiversity and its Conservation; Chapter 5. Environmental Pollution; Chapter 6. Social Issues and the Environment; Chapter 7. Human Population and the Environment; Chapter 8. Field Work; Objective Type Questions (Unit 1-7); Suggested Readings; Glossary; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Environmental Studies pertain to a systematic analysis of the natural and man-made world encompassing various scientific, economic, social and ethical aspects.    Human impacts leading to large scale degradation of the environment have aroused global concern on environmental issues in the recent years. The apex court has hence, issued directive to impart environmental literacy to all.