ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE:PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE

Book Summary of Environmental Science: Principles and Practice Das & Behera This book fulfills the need for a practical, clearly written introductory textbook on fundamental concepts and basic applications of principles of environmental science. It is designed to cover the curriculum of B.Sc. and M.Sc. courses in Environmental Science.

Besides students, the basic knowledge of environmental management is highly essential today for regulators, industrial managers, and environmental activists. The book provides comprehensive information on all relevant components relating to environmental issues in industries, the purpose being to sensitize the management staff to various environmental laws and regulations.

The book not only gives a thorough treatment of all individual environmental components but also suggests strategies for improvement of environment quality. It discusses various pollution control methodologies along with waste minimization and resource conservation. An attempt is also made to blend the legal guidelines and statutory compliance with technical and scientific approach.

Various environmental management tools have been discussed. Management of hazardous chemicals has been dealt with in a separate chapter

About The Author
R.C. DAS, Ph.D. (Physical Chemistry from Utkal University) and Ph.D. (Radiation Chemistry from Leeds University), during his more than 30 years of distinguished career as an academic and professional in industry, has held several prestigious positions. Among his important assignments, he has been Consulting Professor, Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar; Vice Chancellor, Berhampur University; Chairman, Orissa State Pollution Control Board, Bhubaneswar; Professor and Head, Department of Chemistry, University College of Engineering, Burla; and Seniors JSPS Fellow (Visiting Professor), University of Chiba, Japan. Besides his wide teaching and research experience, Professor Das has won several national and international awards and recognitions.

D.K. BEHERA, Ph.D. (Environmental Chemistry), is Senior Environmental Scientist with the State Pollution Control Board, Orissa. With 22 years of experience, he is actively involved in projects related to spatial environmental planning. His present assignments are in areas of waste management, industrial pollution control and environment planning. He is also a visiting faculty in M.Sc. Environment Science, Utkal University, and has international exposure in environmental protection

Table Of Contents
• Preface.
• Abbreviations.
• Basic Concepts of Ecology and Environment.
• Water Pollution (Basic Principles).
• Water Pollution Control Methods.
• Air Pollution (Basic Principles).
• Air Pollution Control Methods.
• Noise Pollution.
• Vehicular Pollution.
• Environmental Laws and Constitutional Provisions.
• Pollution Control Norms and Standards.
• Waste Minimization and Resource Conservation.
• Management of Solid Wastes Including Hazardous Wastes.
• Management of Hazardous Chemicals and Chemical Accidents.
• Environment Impact Assessment.
• Environmental Audit.
• Environmental Management System
• Index.