An introduction to environmental chemistry / 
J.E. Andrews ... [et al.]. 
 - 2nd ed. 
 - Malden, Mass. :  Blackwell Science,  c2004. 
 - 1 online resource (xxi, 296 p.) 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/> This introductory text explains the fundamentals of the chemistry of the natural environment and the effects of mankind's activities on the earth's chemical systems.<br/><br/>Retains an emphasis on describing how natural geochemical processes operate over a variety of scales in time and space, and how the effects of human perturbation can be measured.<br/>Topics range from familiar global issues such as atmospheric pollution and its effect on global warming and ozone destruction, to microbiological processes that cause pollution of drinking water deltas.<br/>Contains sections and information boxes that explain the basic chemistry underpinning the subject covered.<br/>Each chapter contains a list of further reading on the subject area. Updated case studies.<br/><br/>No prior chemistry knowledge required.<br/>Suitable for introductory level courses. 
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<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0632059052 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780632059058 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2003002757 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Environmental geochemistry.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QE516.4  / .I58 2004 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>551.9