Introductory Chemistry for the Environmental Sciences

Introductory Chemistry for the Environmental Sciences by Roy M Harrison

The new edition of this textbook introduces the basic chemical concepts underlying a sound understanding of environmental science and ecology. Fundamental chemical principles are explained and illustrated with real examples from the environment. From an introduction to atomic and molecular structure, the text progresses to more advanced areas within physical, inorganic, organic and analytical chemistry. Important new sections for this new edition include an introduction to the concepts of biogeochemical cycling, and the role environmental chemistry plays with respect to climate, notably global warming and ozone depletion. The case studies have been up-dated, and a section about toxic chemicals has been added. While the primary aim is to satisfy the needs of the non-chemist, the text also serves to introduce environmental precepts to chemists who wish to apply their expertise to environmental issues. This volume is especially suitable for undergraduates in environmental science, environmental chemistry and ecology at universities, colleges and technical institutes.

'This book has much to recommend itWell arranged with excellent graphics and a comprehensive index it is, as the first part of the title suggests, a comprehensive introduction to chemistry for those not taking a chemistry degree ... The book is well worth the modest paperback price of £19.95.' Margaret C. Enger, Open University Geological Society Journal
'… a good overview … allows one to appreciate the importance of chemistry to environmental analysis.' TEG News
'… a very potent attempt to summarise important chemical information for the non-specialist student.' Stephanie Leharne, Education in Chemistry

Professor Roy Harrison OBE is listed by ISI Thomson Scientific (on ISI Web of Knowledge) as a Highly Cited Researcher in the Environmental Science/Ecology category. He has an h-index of 84 (i.e. 84 of his papers have received 84 or more citations in the literature). In 2004 he was appointed OBE for services to environmental science in the New Year Honours List and in 2017 was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. He was profiled by the Journal of Environmental Monitoring (Vol 5, pp 39N-41N, 2003). Professor Harrison's research interests lie in the field of environment and human health. His main specialism is in air pollution, from emissions through atmospheric chemical and physical transformations to exposure and effects on human health. Much of this work is designed to inform the development of policy.

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ISBN 13	9780521484503
ISBN 10	0521484502
Title	Introductory Chemistry for the Environmental Sciences
Author	Roy M Harrison
Series	Cambridge Environmental Chemistry Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Year published	1996-06-06
Number of pages	392
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