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About this book
Environmental pollution is a universal problem which threatens the continued existence of mankind, rendering it one of the primary concerns of society. This book provides a comprehensive view of the chemistry and biology of water, air and soil, particularly those aspects connected with the protection of the environment.The first part of the book presents fundamental information on the chemistry and biology of water in its natural state, and the effects of water pollution from industry, traffic, agriculture and urbanization. It covers the composition of natural, service and wastewaters as well as methods of chemical and biological water analysis and water treatment. The second part deals with atmospheric problems, particularly the basic composition of atmosphere and the different sources of its pollution, methods of restriction, and air analysis. The final part of the volume focuses on the characteristics of soil and soil components, natural and anthropogenous soil processes, the chemistry, biology and microbiology of soil, and soil analysis.This book will be of great value to chemists, biologists, physicians, pharmacists, farmers, veterinarians and university students, as well as to those engaged in the sphere of environmental protection.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Chemistry and Biology of Water, Air and Soil Environmental Aspects
- Copyright Page
- CONTENTS
- Chapter 1- INTRODUCTION
- Chapter 2- WATER, AIR AND SOIL – FUNDAMENTAL SOURCES OF THE BIOSPHERE
- Chapter 3- THE CHEMISTRY OF WATER
- Chapter 4- BIOLOGY OF WATER
- Chapter 5- CHEMISTRY OF AIR
- Chapter 6- THE BIOLOGY OF THE ATMOSPHERE
- Chapter 7- THE CHEMISTRY OF SOIL
- Chapter 8- SOIL BIOLOGY
- Chapter 9- HUMAN EXPOSURE TO TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES IN WATER, AIR AND SOIL
- SUBJECT INDEX
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