Principles of environmental science and technology / K. Saravanan, S. Ramachandran, R. Baskar.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Caravaṇan̲, Kai.

Contributor:

Ramachandran, S.

Baskar, R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Environmental sciences--Study and teaching (Higher).

Environmental sciences.

Environmental protection--Study and teaching (Higher).

Environmental protection.

Environmental engineering--Study and teaching (Higher).

Environmental engineering.

Pollution.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (202 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New Delhi : New Age International (P) Ltd., Publishers, c2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book is meant to be an introductory text on the Fundamentals of Environmental Science and Engineering. Today, knowledge of Environmental Science is essential for students as well as practicing engineers and scientists of all disciplines. Here an attempt has been made to provide precise and upto date information on the fundamental aspects of Environmental Science and Engineering without going much in-depth in to specific areas, so as to be useful for a cross section of fields of study. Indian technical universities are making the study of Environmental Science and Engineering mandatory for

Contents:

Cover; Preface; Contents; Introduction; 1. Components and Subcomponents of Environment; 2. Science of Environment; 3. Current Environmental Issues; 4. Engineering Interventions to Reduce Environmental Stresses; 5. Waste Minimization and Cleaner Technology Options; 6. Environmental and Development; 7. Tools for Environmental Management; 8. Environmental Performance Standards; Review Questions; Selected Bibliography

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-281-89238-6

9786611892388

9788122423418

81-224-2341-8

OCLC:

309871328