Environmental Awareness and Protection : A Basic Book on Environmental Studies
Contents: Preface. 1. Man and environment. 2. Farmers, tribals and urbanisation. 3. Forests and biodiversity. 4. National parks, monuments, eco-tourism and wildlife. 5. Water, rainwater and ground water. 6. Lakes, seas, rivers, wetlands, mountains and others. 7. Energy, non-conventional energy, mining and transport. 8. Technology and biotechnology. 9. Climate changes. 10. Pollution. 11. Recycling, campaigns, corporate and other initiatives. 12. Environmental education. 13. Conclusions. Appendices. Select bibliography. Index.
"The book deals with various aspects of environment and ecology.
Some of the important features are: simple to understand; no technical jargon; pictures; forests and biodiversity concerns; water, groundwater and rainwater issues; discussions on climate changes and pollution; conservation initiatives by industry and business; what a citizen can do to protect the environment.
Students have to understand the various relevant aspects clearly if they have to be better aware of the issues on environment and ecology. For example, climate change can be appreciated only after studying the matter detailed under the chapter. Similarly, pollution is a real problem facing man. What factors contribute to the pollution of the environment can be seen after going through the contents of the relevant chapter. Awareness can lead to protection measures and the readers will be in a better position to play their part by studying these topics from the discussion in the book. Thus the book, which gives up-to-date information, is a valuable guide to the understanding of the several issues on the vital matter of our environment and its protection. This book has a structured approach to environmental awareness and protection. It takes a holistic approach to these topics.
The book opens up newer horizons on the important subject of environmental studies and is recommended as a study material for students of schools and colleges." (jacket)
