Manoharachary, C.

Principles of environmental studies / by C.Manoharachary and Jayarama P. Reddy - Hyderabad BS Publication 2004 - 200 p.

This book gives a concise presentation of the aspects of Environmental Studies. It deals with the concepts, detailed accounts, awareness and other related aspects concerning to the environment. The topics covered range from Nature of Environmental Studies followed by the study of Natural Resources, Ecosystem Structure & Function, Biodiversity and its Conservation, Environmental degradation, Pollution of Water, Soil and Air followed by the Health Hazards, Causes and Control Measures of Pollution. Further special issues like Waste Land Reclamation, Environmental Acts and Public Awareness are also discussed. In other words, this book covers the topics suggested by UGC for an introductory course on Environmental Studies for graduate students.

The most important problem is the increase in human population. Humans inhabit two worlds namely the natural world and the build-in world.

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