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100	1		_aJackson, Andrew R. W. ;
245	1	0	_aEnvironmental science : the natural environment and human impact
250			_a2nd Edition.
260			_aHarlow, Essex, England : _bPearson Education, _c2000.
300			_axxiv, 405 p. : _billustrations ;
500			_aIncluded Glossary, Index.
505			_aPreface -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- I. THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT: THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT -- 1. The Nature and Organisation of Matter-- 2. Energy Flow, Equilibrium and Change -- 3. The Earth's Surface -- 4. The Atmosphere -- 5. Bioelement Cycling -- 6. The Cellular Basis of Life -- 7. Population Dynamics -- 8. Biological Communities -- 9. Ecosystems and Biomes -- II. HUMAN IMPACT ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT: NATURAL RESOURCES -- 10. Biological Resources -- 11. Land Utilisation: A Focus on Agriculture and Forestry -- 12. The Major Extractive Industries -- 13. Energy Production -- 14. Water Pollution -- 15. Atmospheric Pollution -- 16. Waste Management -- Glossary -- Appendices -- Index.
520			_a"The second edition of this text has been updated throughout and the authors have increased the emphasis on examples and case study material. The text continues to provide a clear and authoritative introduction to the fundamental concepts and vocabulary necessary to explore complex environmental issues and phenomena." "Environmental Science is a core undergraduate text for students of environmental science including environmental biology and environmental chemistry. It is also valuable as supplementary material for students of environmental studies, pollution control and environmental management."--Jacket.
650		0	_aEnvironmental sciences.
650		0	_aNature
700	1		_aJackson, Julie M. ;
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