Elements Of Environmental Science And Engineering

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Designed as a text for all undergraduate students of engineering for their core course in Environmental Science and Engineering and for elective courses in environmental health engineering and pollution and control engineering for students of civil engineering, this comprehensive text, now in its Second Edition provides an in-depth analysis of the fundamental concepts.It also introduces the reader to different niche areas of environmental science and engineering. The book covers a wide array of topics, such as natural resources, disaster management, biodiversity, and various forms of pollution, viz. water pollution, air pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution, thermal pollution, and marine pollution, as well as environmental impact assessment and environmental protection. This edition introduces a new chapter on Environment and Human Health. Key Features Gives in-depth yet lucid analysis of topics, making the book user-friendly. Covers important topics, which are adequately supported by illustrative diagrams. Provides case studies to explore real-life problems. Supplies review questions at the end of each chapter to drill the students in self-study. About The Author P. MEENAKSHI, M.E. (Environmental Engineering), Ph.D., was formerly Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. She is associated with several national and international scientific and professional bodies. Dr. Meenakshi has to her credit various research articles/papers published in reputed journals and conference proceedings. She received the Prof. R.C. Singh Medal and Citation from the Institution of Engineers, India in 1997, the Career Award for Young Teachers from AICTE for 2004–2005 and the Best Scholar Award from the Government of Tamil Nadu in 2007–2008. Her areas of specialization include wastewater treatment, air pollution, industrial sludge management, environment biotechnology, and environmental informatics. Table Of Contents Preface Preface To The First Edition 1. Environmental Awareness—Present Scenario 2. Science Of The Environment 3. Natural Resources 4. Disaster Management 5. Engineering Interventions 6. Ecosystems 7. Biodiversity 8. Water Pollution 9. Air Pollution 10. Soil Pollution 11. Noise Pollution 12. Thermal Pollution 13. Marine Pollution 14. Solid Wastes 15. Hazardous Wastes 16. Energy 17. Environment And Human Health 18. Environmental Threats 19. Environmental Impact Assessment 20. Social Issues And The Environment 21. Environmental Protection Index