Author K. Siddhartha (TransBrahma, Perception & Knowledge Management Systems) & Dr. S. Thomas (West Virginia University)
The book is intended to be a textbook at the graduation and post graduation level of all the Indian Universities. It is also useful and popular for the Environment Section of the syllabus of the Union Civil Services as well as State PCS for Preparation for Geography optional.
Contents of the Book
Section– A
- Basic Concepts
Section – B: Understanding the Biosphere
- Biosphere: An Introduction
- Ecosystem Concept
- Ecological Succession
- Soil: Nature and Formation
- Soil Classification Systems
- Distribution of Plants and Animals
- World Biomes
Section – C: Biotic Resources
- Biodiversity
- Forest Resources
- Natural Resources
Section – D: Human Impact: Environmental Degradation
- Human Impact: Ecological Problems
Impact on Atmosphere
Impact on Lithosphere
Impact on Hydrosphere
Impact on Biosphere
- Environmental Pollution
Section – E (Human Responses)
- Human Ecological Adaptation
- Environmental Conservation and Management
- Sustainable Development
- Environmental Impact Assessment
Section – F (Appendix)
Glossary
References
The book has been reviewed, approved and recommended by the NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, Government of India
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