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590 This revised fifth edition, is a lucid presentation of the fundamental concepts and principles of ecology and environmental science. Extensively illustrated, the book provides in-depth coverage of major areas such as atmospheric and soil science, hydrobiology, biodiversity, and pollution ecology. It seeks to impart comprehensive understanding of the major ecological issues, policies and laws, crucial for solving environmental problems. New sections on vital topics such as acid rain and deposition, metapopulations, environmental disasters and the Bali Summit on Climate Change 2007 contribute strongly to this endeavour. The book is primarily intended for undergraduate (B.Sc.) students of environmental science and other relevant biological sciences. It will also be very useful for postgraduate (M.Sc.) students of these subjects as well as field professionals and researchers. KEY FEATURES • Use of indigenous examples for explaining subject matter • Coverage of extreme environments such as Antarctica, the Arctic region, open oceans, and deserts, along with up-to-date information on major ecosystems • Chapters devoted to biodiversity as well as natural and genetic resources of India • Detailed descriptions of ecocompartments such as atmosphere and lithosphere Contents Preface Preface to the First Edition Acknowledgements 1. Definition, Scope and History of Ecology 2. Ecology and Evolution 3. Environmental Adaptations 4. Climate and Atmosphere 5. Earth and Lithosphere 6. Hydrosphere 7. Biosphere 8. Bio-Geochemical and Nutrient Cycles 9. Environmental Factors and Species Interactions 10. Biodiversity 11. Genetic Resources 12. Natural Resources (Minerals, Energy, Water, Forests) 13. Ecology of Populations 14. Concept of Community 15. Ecosystem (Structure and Function) 16. Fragile Ecosystems 17. Air Pollution 18. Water Pollution 19. Noise Pollution 20. Radioactive Pollution 21. Solid Waste Pollution 22. Land Pollution 23. Global Environmental Problems 24. Environmental Disasters 25. Environmental Institutions, International Cooperation and Law Glossary Index Environment Science 628 RAN 9788120347861 Allied Informatics, Jaipur BSDU 170602 20190313122017.0 0001432 English