Environmental Studies, 2nd Edition

Table of contents

1. Cover
2. Title Page
3. Contents
4. Preface
5. About the Authors
6. 1. Natural Resources
   1. 1.1 Introduction
   2. 1.2 Forest Resources
   3. 1.3 Water Resources
   4. 1.4 Mineral Resources
   5. 1.5 Food Resources
   6. 1.6 Energy Resources
   7. 1.7 Land Resources
   8. 1.8 Conservation of Natural Resources—Role of an Individual
   9. 1.9 Equitable Use of Resources for Sustainable Life Style
7. 2. Ecosystem
   1. 2.1 Introduction
   2. 2.2 Food Chain
   3. 2.3 Food Web
   4. 2.4 Ecological Succession
   5. 2.5 Forest Ecosystem
   6. 2.6 Grassland Ecosystem
   7. 2.7 Desert Ecosystem
   8. 2.8 Aquatic Ecosystem
   9. 2.9 Biodiversity
   10. 2.10 Biogeographical Classification of India
   11. 2.11 Value of Biodiversity
   12. 2.12 Hotspots of Biodiversity
   13. 2.13 Biodiversity at Global Level
   14. 2.14 Biodiversity at National Level
   15. 2.15 Biodiversity at Local Level
   16. 2.16 India as a Mega Diversity Nation
   17. 2.17 Threats to Biodiversity
   18. 2.18 Endangered Species of India
   19. 2.19 Endemic Species
   20. 2.20 Conservation of Biodiversity
8. 3. Environmental Pollution
   1. 3.1 Introduction
   2. 3.2 Air Pollution
   3. 3.3 Climate Change
   4. 3.4 Green House Effect
   5. 3.5 Acid Rain
   6. 3.6 Ozone Layer Depletion
   7. 3.7 Nuclear Holocaust
   8. 3.8 Water Pollution
   9. 3.9 Land (or) Soil Pollution
   10. 3.10 Marine Pollution
   11. 3.11 Noise Pollution
   12. 3.12 Thermal Pollution
   13. 3.13 Nuclear Hazards (Radioactive Pollution)
   14. 3.14 Solid Waste Management
   15. 3.15 Role of an Individual in Prevention of Pollution
   16. 3.16 Disaster Management
9. 4. Water Treatment Methods
   1. 4.1 Treatment of Water for Domestic Supply
   2. 4.2 Estimation of Dissolved Oxygen
   3. 4.3 Estimation of BOD
   4. 4.4 Estimation of COD
   5. 4.5 Bacteriological Examination of Water
   6. 4.6 Sewage Treatment
   7. 4.7 Self Purification of Natural Water
   8. 4.8 Membrane Technology for Wastewater Treatment
   9. 4.9 Carbon in Pollution Abatement of Air and Waste Water
10. 5. Social Issues and the Environment
    1. 5.1 Introduction
    2. 5.2 From Unsustainable to Sustainable Development
    3. 5.3 Urban Problems Related to Energy
    4. 5.4 Water Conservation
    5. 5.5 Rain Water Harvesting
    6. 5.6 Watershed Management (WSM)
    7. 5.7 Resettlement and Rehabilitation
    8. 5.8 Environmental Ethics—Issues and Possible Solution
    9. 5.9 Wasteland Reclamation
    10. 5.10 Consumerism and Waste Products
    11. 5.11 Environmental Legislation and Laws
    12. 5.12 Issues Involved in Enforcement of Environmental Legislation
    13. 5.13 Public Awareness
11. 6. Human Population and the Environment
    1. 6.1 Introduction
    2. 6.2 Population Growth
    3. 6.3 Variation of Population Among Nations
    4. 6.4 Population Explosion
    5. 6.5 Family Welfare Programmes
    6. 6.6 Environment and Human Health
    7. 6.7 Human Rights and Environment
    8. 6.8 Value Education
    9. 6.9 HIV/AIDS
    10. 6.10 Women and Child Welfare
    11. 6.11 Role of Information Technology in Environment and Human Health
12. Copyright