Description
New Age International (P) Ltd., Publishers Man, Nature And Environment by Arnab Kumar De
This book is designed as an introductory text for undergraduate students of Arts, Science and Commerce streams. The coverage of topics is based on the syllabus of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU).
The book begins by introducing the elements comprising the environment and then explains the concepts of ecosystem and ecology. It highlights the inter-dependent nature of life on the earth and the impact of population and development on the environment. Various environmental consequences like the Green House Effect, Ozone hole and desertification are adequately explained. The kinds of environmental pollution as well as alternative strategies of development have also been highlighted.
The last chapter focuses on environment and north east India. The book also provides a question bank and a comprehensive glossary.