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Taylor & Francis Ltd Environmental Chemistry In Society 2Nd Edition 2013 by James M. Beard
Everyone can benefit from having some understanding of environmental science and the chemistry underlying issues such as global warming, ozone depletion, energy sources, air pollution, water pollution, and waste disposal. Environmental Chemistry in Society, Second Edition presents environmental science to the non-science student, specifically focusing on environmental chemistry, yet requiring no background in chemistry. This book is a self-contained text, offering all the information necessary for readers to understand the topics discussed. It provides a foundation in science, chemistry, and toxicology, including the laws of thermodynamics, chemical bonding, and environmental toxins. This information then allows readers to delve into environmental topics, such as energy in society, air quality, global atmospheric concerns, water quality, and solid waste management. The arrangement of the book allows instructors flexibility in how they present the material, with the crucial topics being covered first. This second edition had been updated throughout and contains the following revisions:Addition of a glossary of important termsExtensive revision of the discussion questions at the end of each chapter to require more critical thinking skillsUpdates to the environmental dataThe division of the foundational chapter on chemistry into two chapters, so each one is more palatableCoverage of fracking, the Fukushima nuclear disaster, and the 2010 Gulf oil spillThe book provides a qualitative approach, presenting the chemistry of the environment in such a way that students who have little or no science background can gain understanding and appreciation of this important subject. Background to the Environmental ProblemPreagricultural DevelopmentHorticulture and AgricultureDevelopment of Towns and CitiesIndustrial Revolution, Phase I (Approximately 1760-1860)Industrial Revolution, Phase II (Approximately 1860-1950)Science and the Scientific MethodScience and TechnologyScience and the EnvironmentEnvironment and Public PolicyThe Natural LawsMatterEarly Development of ChemistryLavoisier and the Law of Conservation of MatterDisorderWork and EnergyFirst Law of ThermodynamicsSecond Law of ThermodynamicsMatter, Energy, and the EnvironmentUnderlying Principles of ChemistryAtomic TheoryPeriodic LawMoleSymbols, Formulas, and EquationsChemical BondingTypes of Chemical Compounds and Their ReactionsAcids and BasesPrecipitation ReactionsOxidation-ReductionOrganic ChemistryNuclear ChemistryElement CyclesCompartmentsCarbon CycleOxygen CycleHydrogen CycleNitrogen CyclePhosphorus CycleSulfur CycleOther CyclesToxicologyHistory of ToxicologyEnvironmental ToxicologyToxicity MeasurementsRoutes of ExposureClassification of ToxinsRespiratory ToxinsRates of Chemical Reactions, Catalysis, and EnzymesGeneral Metabolic ToxinsNeurotoxinsEndocrine ToxinsAllergensCarcinogensMutagensTeratogensEnvironmental Degradation of ToxinsEnvironmental Movement of ToxinsEnergy and Modern SocietyEnergy SourcesElectricityWidely Used Energy SourcesNuclear PowerBiomassEmerging Energy SourcesHydrogen as FuelEnergy ConservationWeather and ClimateAtmosphere: Composition, Structure, and DynamicsWater CycleWeatherClimateAir PollutionClassical Air PollutionIndustrial SmogPhotochemical SmogRegionalization of Air PollutionAir Pollution and the LawPollution ReductionAir InsideSome Background on Indoor Air QualityClassification of Indoor Air ContaminantsRemedies for Indoor Air ContaminationGlobal Atmospheric ChangeGases as Insulators: Greenhouse EffectGlobal Warming: ConceptIs Global Warming Important?Global Warming: EffectsInternational Agreements on Global WarmingChemistry of the Stratosphere: Ozone LayerImportance of Ozone LayerOzone Depletion and ChlorofluorocarbonsNational and International Response to Ozone DepletionWaterPhysical Properties of WaterWater and LifeLocations of WaterTypes of Water UseFreshwater ShortagesProblems from Overuse of GroundwaterWater Shortage SolutionsWater PollutionNature and Sources of Water PollutionTypes of Water PollutantsPollution of Surface WaterPollution of the OceansPollution of GroundwaterWater Pollution ControlSolid WastesSources of Solid WastesComposition of Domestic Solid WasteSolid Waste DispositionHazardous WastesWhat Are Hazardous Wastes?Where Do Hazardous Wastes Come From?Historical and Traditional Approaches to Hazardous Waste DisposalCurrent Practices in Hazardous Waste ManagementSpecial Considerations for Radioactive WastesGlossaryIndex