Environmental chemistry in society. (©2009)
- Record Type:
- Book
- Title:
- Environmental chemistry in society. (©2009)
- Main Title:
- Environmental chemistry in society
- Further Information:
- Note: James M. Beard.
- Other Names:
- Beard, James M
- Contents:
- Background to the Environmental Problem ; Preagricultural Development; Horticulture and Agriculture; The Development of Towns and Cities; The Industrial Revolution, Phase I (Approximately 1760–1860); The Industrial Revolution, Phase II (Approximately 1860–1950); Science and the Scientific Method; Science and Technology; Science and the Environment; The Environment and Public Policy; The Natural Laws ; Matter; The Early Development of Chemistry; Lavoisier and the Law of Conservation of Matter; Disorder; Work and Energy; The First Law of Thermodynamics; The Second Law of Thermodynamics; Matter, Energy, and the Environment; Some Basics of Chemistry ; The Atomic Theory; The Periodic Law; The Mole; Symbols, Formula, and Equations; Chemical Bonding; Acids and Bases; Precipitation Reactions; Oxidation–Reduction; Organic Chemistry; Nuclear Chemistry; Element Cycles ; Compartments; The Carbon Cycle; The Oxygen Cycle; The Hydrogen Cycle; The Nitrogen Cycle; The Phosphorus Cycle; The Sulfur Cycle; Other Cycles; Toxicology ; History of Toxicology; Environmental Toxicology; Toxicity Measurements; Routes of Exposure; Respiratory Toxins; Rates of Chemical Reactions, Catalysis, and Enzymes; General Metabolic Toxins; Neurotoxins; Endocrine Toxins; Allergens; Carcinogens; Mutagens; Teratogens; The Environmental Degradation of Toxins; The Environmental Movement of Toxins; Energy and Modern Society ; Energy Sources; Electricity; Widely Used Energy Sources; Nuclear Power; Biomass; EmergingBackground to the Environmental Problem ; Preagricultural Development; Horticulture and Agriculture; The Development of Towns and Cities; The Industrial Revolution, Phase I (Approximately 1760–1860); The Industrial Revolution, Phase II (Approximately 1860–1950); Science and the Scientific Method; Science and Technology; Science and the Environment; The Environment and Public Policy; The Natural Laws ; Matter; The Early Development of Chemistry; Lavoisier and the Law of Conservation of Matter; Disorder; Work and Energy; The First Law of Thermodynamics; The Second Law of Thermodynamics; Matter, Energy, and the Environment; Some Basics of Chemistry ; The Atomic Theory; The Periodic Law; The Mole; Symbols, Formula, and Equations; Chemical Bonding; Acids and Bases; Precipitation Reactions; Oxidation–Reduction; Organic Chemistry; Nuclear Chemistry; Element Cycles ; Compartments; The Carbon Cycle; The Oxygen Cycle; The Hydrogen Cycle; The Nitrogen Cycle; The Phosphorus Cycle; The Sulfur Cycle; Other Cycles; Toxicology ; History of Toxicology; Environmental Toxicology; Toxicity Measurements; Routes of Exposure; Respiratory Toxins; Rates of Chemical Reactions, Catalysis, and Enzymes; General Metabolic Toxins; Neurotoxins; Endocrine Toxins; Allergens; Carcinogens; Mutagens; Teratogens; The Environmental Degradation of Toxins; The Environmental Movement of Toxins; Energy and Modern Society ; Energy Sources; Electricity; Widely Used Energy Sources; Nuclear Power; Biomass; Emerging Energy Sources; Hydrogen as Fuel; Energy Conservation; Weather and Climate ; The Atmosphere: Composition, Structure, and Dynamics; The Water Cycle; The Weather; Climate; Air Pollution ; Classical Air Pollution; Industrial Smog; Photochemical Smog; Regionalization of Air Pollution; Air Pollution and the Law; Pollution Reduction; The Air Inside ; Some Background on Indoor Air Quality; Classification of Indoor Air Contaminants; Remedies for Indoor Air Contamination; Global Atmospheric Change ; Gases as Insulators: The Greenhouse Effect; Global Warming: The Concept; Is Global Warming Important?; Global Warming: The Effects; International Agreements on Global Warming; Chemistry of the Stratosphere: The Ozone Layer; The Importance of the Ozone Layer; Ozone Depletion and Chlorofluorocarbons; National and International Response to Ozone Depletion; Water ; The Physical Properties of Water; Water and Life; Locations of Water; Types of Water Use ; Freshwater Shortages; Problems from Overuse of Groundwater; Water Shortage Solutions; Water Pollution ; The Nature and Sources of Water Pollution; Types of Water Pollutants; Pollution of Surface Water; Pollution of the Oceans; Pollution of Groundwater; Water Pollution Control; Solid Wastes ; Sources of Solid Wastes; Composition of Domestic Solid Waste; Solid Waste Disposition; Hazardous Wastes ; What Are Hazardous Wastes?; Where Do Hazardous Wastes Come from?; Historical and Traditional Approaches to Hazardous Waste Disposal; Current Practices in Hazardous Waste Management; Special Considerations for Radioactive Wastes; Index ; Discussion Questions and a Bibliography appear at the end of every chapter. … (more)
- Publisher Details:
- Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press/Taylor & Francis
- Publication Date:
- 2009
- Copyright Date:
- 2009
- Extent:
- 1 online resource (xvii, 345 pages, [2] pages of plates), illustrations (some color), maps
- Subjects:
- 628
Environmental chemistry
Pollutants
Environmental management
Environmental chemistry
Environmental management
Pollutants
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General
Electronic books - Languages:
- English
- ISBNs:
- 1322618283
9781322618289
9781420080261
1420080261 - Related ISBNs:
- 9781420080254
1420080253 - Notes:
- Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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