TY  - BOOK
AU  - Jackson,Andrew R.W.
AU  - Jackson,Julie M.
TI  - Environmental science : the natural environment and human impact
SN  - 0582414458 (pbk. : alk. paper)
U1  - 363.7 
PY  - 2000///
CY  - Harlow, Essex, England
PB  - Pearson Education
KW  - Environmental sciences
KW  - Nature
N1  - Included Glossary, Index; Preface --
Acknowledgements --
Introduction --
I. THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT: THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT --
1. The Nature and Organisation of Matter--
2. Energy Flow, Equilibrium and Change --
3. The Earth's Surface --
4. The Atmosphere --
5. Bioelement Cycling --
6. The Cellular Basis of Life --
7. Population Dynamics --
8. Biological Communities --
9. Ecosystems and Biomes --
II. HUMAN IMPACT ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT: NATURAL RESOURCES --
10. Biological Resources --
11. Land Utilisation: A Focus on Agriculture and Forestry --
12. The Major Extractive Industries --
13. Energy Production --
14. Water Pollution --
15. Atmospheric Pollution --
16. Waste Management --
Glossary --
Appendices --
Index
N2  - "The second edition of this text has been updated throughout and the authors have increased the emphasis on examples and case study material. The text continues to provide a clear and authoritative introduction to the fundamental concepts and vocabulary necessary to explore complex environmental issues and phenomena." "Environmental Science is a core undergraduate text for students of environmental science including environmental biology and environmental chemistry. It is also valuable as supplementary material for students of environmental studies, pollution control and environmental management."--Jacket
ER  -