1. Pollution 2. Carbon (C) 3. Nitrogen (N) 4. Phosphorus (P) 5. Sulfur (S) 6. Arsenic (As) 7. Bromine (Br) 8. Cadmium (Cd) 9. Chlorine (Cl) 10. Chromium (Cr) 11. Copper (Cu) 12. Fluorine (F) 13. Lead (Pb) 14. Mercury (Hg) 15. Nickel (Ni) 16. Selenium (Se) 17. Tin (Sn) 18. Uranium (U) 19. Zinc (Zn) 20. Additional Environmental Pollutants
John Rieuwerts is Associate Professor in Environmental Science at Plymouth University, UK.
"The author writes clearly, targeting undergraduates who have some
chemistry background. There is a good selection of end-of-chapter
references, and most of them are from very recent research, mainly
since 2000. This offers a very up-to-date viewpoint of the subject.
The book also provides an unusually useful selection of figures and
tables. Summing Up: Recommended. Undergraduate and graduate
students." CHOICE, H. E. Pence, SUNY College at Oneonta"This is an
excellent primer that provides a refreshing approach to
understanding contemporary pollution issues. It provides a useful
systematic approach to examining the role of key elements that
chiefly affect human and environmental health; combining their
chemistry with relevant environmental processes. This is a very
useful text book which should be on hand to all Environmental
Science, Chemistry and Geography students."Crispin Halsall,
Lancaster University, UK"As our generation contemplates conditions
being created for future generations, the topic of anthropogenic
pollution of air, waters and soils will need to be closely
evaluated and considered in order to protect and preserve the
Earth's lifeforms, including humans. This book is an important
extension of the literature on the role of human activities in
changing the environment of the Earth and the topic is handled
exceptionally well."Howard W. Mielke, Tulane University, USA"I am
very impressed by this book. It is clearly written, accurate and
places pollution in its correct context. The book fulfils an
important need and it is comprehensive and readable."J.N.B. Bell,
Imperial College London, UK"This book offers a fresh look at the
interaction between the building blocks of our planet and human
activities. Travelling through the periodic table, it examines the
way we affect and may disrupt the life cycles of the most important
and abundant elements necessary for life, and as a result influence
our health and the health of the ecosystem around us. It is written
in an accessible style whilst at the same time is underpinned by
clear scientific principles."Hemda Garelick, Middlesex University,
UK"A highly readable text that is both interesting and informative.
I recommend this book as a valuable resource for undergraduates
undertaking modules in environmental pollution and, more broadly,
as background reading for students taking environmental degrees."
Peter J Shaw, University of Southampton, UK"Identifying and
comprehending the phenomenon of pollution requires that we
understand the difference between natural material fluxes and those
caused by mankind. This book, which classifies pollution processes
according to individual elements, should be part of the library of
all those concerned with environmental geochemistry and
pollution."
Martin Mihaljevič, Charles University, Czech Republic"The simple,
fluent writing style makes this an extremely accessible book,
especially for readers without a firm background in chemistry.
Complex concepts are explained clearly, with additional background
information provided for non-specialists."Royal Society of
Chemistry- Environmental Chemistry Group
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