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" Biological environmental science / "
William V. Dashek ; editor, David McMillin.
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BL
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853589
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Dashek, William V.
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| Title & Author
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Biological environmental science /\ William V. Dashek ; editor, David McMillin.
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| Publication Statement
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Enfield, NH :: Science Publishers,, ©2009.
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236 pages :: illustrations (some color) ;; 25 cm
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1578085365
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: 9781578085361
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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What is Ecology? -- 2. Environmental Science -- Introduction to Environmental Science and Its Relationship to Ecology -- 3. Global Warming -- Effects of CO2 and Global Climate Change on Biological Organisms (Gates, 1993) -- 4. Energy -- Types of Energy -- Non-Renewable Energy -- 5. Air Pollution -- 6. Metals and Volatile Organics Pollutions -- Toxic Metals and Their Sources -- 7. Pesticide Pollution -- Distribution of Pesticides -- Biological Effects -- 8. Radioactive Pollution -- 9. Thermal Pollution -- 10. Noise Pollution -- What Constitutes Noise Pollution and What Are Its Sources? -- What Are the Biological Effects of Noise? -- What Are The Measures to Control Noise? -- 11. Agricultural Pollution -- 12. Speciation and Biodiversity -- What is a Species? -- 13. Population Growth -- Introduction -- 14. Environmental Law -- Agreements, Laws and Treaties.
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"Biological Environmental Science is an introductory textbook for undergraduate students who desire a one semester course or, alternatively, a 'springboard course' for advanced environmental offerings. This book features timely issues such as global warming, energy, air, ground and water pollutions, population growth, species extinction and environmental policy."--Jacket.
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Environmental sciences.
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Pollution.
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Environmental sciences.
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Pollution.
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363.7
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QH545.A1D37 2009
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McMillin, David, (David E.)
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