Environmental Chemistry in Society, Third Edition

Evaluation Monetary establishment For Chemistry and the Environment in Modern Society, 3rd Ed.

1. International Standard Book Number-10

   9781439892671
2. International Standard Book Number-13

   978-1439892671Everyone can profit from possessing some knowledge of environmental science and the chemistry underlying elements such as global warming, ozone depletion, power sources, air pollutants, water contaminants, and waste disposal. Chemistry and the Environment in Modern Society, 2nd Ed. introduces environmental science to non-science students, particularly focusing on environmental chemistry, without requiring any chemistry background. This book is a self-contained document, providing all the information necessary for readers to comprehend the topics discussed. It offers a basis in science, chemistry, and toxicology, along with the principles of thermodynamics, chemical bonding, and environmental poisons.

   This book then enables readers to explore environmental subjects, such as power in society, air purity, global atmospheric concerns, water purity, and solid waste management. The structure of the book allows instructors flexibility in how they present the material, with the key topics being addressed first. This second edition has been revised throughout and includes the following updates:

    

   • Inclusion of a glossary of important terms
   • Comprehensive revision of the discussion questions at the conclusion of each chapter to necessitate more critical thinking abilities
   • Updates to the environmental information
   • The division of the foundational chapter on chemistry into two chapters, for easier comprehension
   • Coverage of fracking, the Fukushima nuclear disaster, and the 2010 Gulf oil spill

    

   The book provides a qualitative approach, presenting the chemistry of the environment in a manner that students with little or no science background can gain understanding and appreciation of this significant subject.