Environmental Studies (Record no. 552)
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| control field | 0002095 |
| 003 - CONTROL NUMBER IDENTIFIER | |
| control field | OSt |
| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION | |
| control field | 20191121105314.0 |
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9788126543380 |
| 028 ## - PUBLISHER NUMBER | |
| Qualifying information | 2016 |
| Source | Allied Informatics, Jaipur |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE | |
| Language of cataloging | English |
| Original cataloging agency | BSDU |
| Transcribing agency | BSDU |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 363.7 |
| Item number | DAN |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Daniels, R J Ranjit |
| 245 #0 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Environmental Studies |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. | |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Wiley India Pvt. Ltd. India |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | New Delhi |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | 2013,c2013 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 282 |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | The purpose of the textbook is to use a balanced approach to the study of environment adopting operational definitions, broad and realistic classification and focused analyses and discussions that highlight the complexities, importance and scope of environmental studies to a wide array of undergraduate students. The contents are presented in seven chapters such that they cover the specific topics prescribed under the UPTU syllabus. |
| 504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE | |
| Bibliography, etc. note | Contents<br/><br/>1. Introduction to Environmental Science<br/>Learning Objectives<br/>1.1 Scope and Importance of Environment<br/>1.2 The Gaia Hypothesis<br/>1.3 Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental Science<br/>1.4 Need for Public Awareness on the Environment as a Composite Unit of the Earth<br/>1.5 Unsustainable and Sustainable Utilization of Environment<br/>Key Terms<br/>Objective-type Questions<br/>Review Questions<br/>Answers<br/><br/>2. Ecosystems: Units that Sustain Life<br/>Learning Objectives<br/>2.1 Concept of an Ecosystem<br/>2.2 Structure and Classification of Ecosystems<br/>2.3 Characteristics of an Ecosystem<br/>2.4 Ecosystem Processes<br/>2.5 Food Chain and Food Web<br/>2.6 Nutrient Cycling<br/>2.7 Characteristics of Different Ecosystems<br/>2.8 Biomes<br/>2.9 Need for a Balanced Ecosystem and Restoration of Degraded Ecosystems<br/>Key Terms<br/>Objective-type Questions<br/>Review Questions<br/>Answers<br/><br/>3. Biodiversity and its Conservation<br/>Learning Objectives<br/>3.1 Biological and Taxonomic Hierarchies<br/>3.2 Genes<br/>3.3 Populations<br/>3.4 Species<br/>3.5 Communities<br/>3.6 Value of Biodiversity<br/>3.7 Biodiversity at Global and National Level<br/>3.8 Biodiversity in India<br/>3.9 Hotspots of Biodiversity<br/>3.10 Threats to Biodiversity<br/>3.11 Invasive Species<br/>3.12 Endangered and Endemic Species<br/>3.13 Conservation of Biodiversity<br/>3.14 Protected Areas<br/>3.15 Economic Valuation of Biodiversity<br/>Key Terms<br/>Objective-type Questions<br/>Review Questions<br/>Answers<br/><br/>4. Natural Resources<br/>Learning Objectives<br/>4.1 Soil<br/>4.2 Mineral Resources<br/>4.3 Water<br/>4.4 Air<br/>4.5 Solar System<br/>4.6 Forest Resources<br/>4.7 Material Cycles<br/>4.8 Energy Sources<br/>4.9 Natural Resource Depletion<br/>Key Terms<br/>Objective-type Questions<br/>Review Questions<br/>Answers<br/><br/>5. Impact of Human Activity on Environment<br/>Learning Objectives<br/>5.1 Population<br/>5.2 Pressures of Population Growth<br/>5.3 Disasters<br/>5.4 Widening the Human Food Basket<br/>5.5 Sustainable Agriculture<br/>5.6 Urbanization<br/>5.7 Impact of Urbanization<br/>5.8 Waste Management<br/>5.9 Economy<br/>5.10 Human Rights, Environmental Ethics and Value Education<br/>Key Terms<br/>Objective-type Questions<br/>Review Questions<br/>Answers<br/><br/>6. Environmental Pollution and Human Health<br/>Learning Objectives<br/>6.1 Air Pollution<br/>6.2 Noise Pollution<br/>6.3 Water Pollution<br/>6.4 Land Pollution<br/>6.5 Marine Pollution<br/>6.6 Thermal Pollution<br/>6.7 Nuclear Pollution<br/>6.8 Concept of Bio-magnification<br/>6.9 Greenhouse Effect, Global Warming and Climate Change<br/>6.10 Impact of Environmental Degradation and Pollution on Human Health<br/>6.11 Pollution Control<br/>Key Terms<br/>Objective-type Questions<br/>Review Questions<br/>Answers<br/><br/>7. Environmental Protections through Assessment and Education<br/>Learning Objectives<br/>7.1 Early Warning Systems<br/>7.2 Impact Assessment<br/>7.3 National Legislation<br/>7.4 International Conventions and Treaties<br/>7.6 Role of Non-government Organizations in Environmental Protection<br/>7.7 The Role of Individuals in Conservation of the Environment<br/>7.8 Role of Environmental Education<br/>Key Terms<br/>Objective-type Questions<br/>Review Questions<br/>Answers<br/><br/>Appendices<br/>Bibliography<br/>Glossary |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Environment Science |
| 700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Krishnaswamy, Jagdish |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Source of classification or shelving scheme | Dewey Decimal Classification |
| Koha item type | Books |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Home library | Current library | Date acquired | Cost, normal purchase price | Total Checkouts | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Cost, replacement price | Price effective from | Koha item type | Collection code |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | BSDU Knowledge Resource Center, Jaipur | BSDU Knowledge Resource Center, Jaipur | 12/10/2016 | 459.00 | 363.7 DAN | 002095 | 02/12/2020 | 459.00 | 06/02/2017 | Books | ||||||
| Dewey Decimal Classification | BSDU Knowledge Resource Center, Jaipur | BSDU Knowledge Resource Center, Jaipur | 12/10/2016 | 459.00 | 363.7 DAN | 002096 | 02/12/2020 | 459.00 | 06/02/2017 | Books | ||||||
| Dewey Decimal Classification | Not For Loan | BSDU Knowledge Resource Center, Jaipur | BSDU Knowledge Resource Center, Jaipur | 12/10/2016 | 459.00 | 363.7 DAN | 002097 | 02/12/2020 | 459.00 | 06/02/2017 | Books | Not for Loan | ||||
| Dewey Decimal Classification | BSDU Knowledge Resource Center, Jaipur | BSDU Knowledge Resource Center, Jaipur | 12/10/2016 | 459.00 | 363.7 DAN | 002098 | 02/12/2020 | 459.00 | 06/02/2017 | Books | ||||||
| Dewey Decimal Classification | BSDU Knowledge Resource Center, Jaipur | BSDU Knowledge Resource Center, Jaipur | 12/10/2016 | 459.00 | 363.7 DAN | 002099 | 02/12/2020 | 459.00 | 06/02/2017 | Books |