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Environmental studies pertain to a systematic analysis of the natural and man-made world encompassing various scientific, economic, social and ethical aspects. Human impacts leading to large scale degradation of the environment have aroused global concern on environmental issues in the recent years. The book is designed to provide an updated comprehensive account of environment as the Supreme Court of India in 1991, issued directives to make all curricula environment oriented. Based on the Judgment, Environmental Studies is being taught as a compulsory course for all the students. University grants Commission has formulated a core module syllabus for Environmental Studies which is made mandatory to qualify before graduation.
Environmental Studies is designed to meet the UGC guidelines for compulsory course on Environmental Studies of all disciplines. Designed accordingly as notes for prescribed syllabus, the subject matter is spread into units and chapters to provide comprehensive, relevant and updated information in simple and lucid form.
Written in student’s friendly style, the book will be of immense use for all categories undergraduate students including those with inadequate bioscience background. This book will also be beneficial for students appearing for competitive examinations with over 1000 multiple choice questions included therein.
Salient Features:
*This covers all the important topics in a style designed keeping the students in mind.
*The book provides a structural approach of learning by covering all the important topics in a uniform and systematic format.
*Meant for undergraduate qualifying course on Environmental Studies prescribed by UGC as well as students appearing for competitive examinations.
*Provide concise account on various aspects of the subject in a simple manner.
*Matter is split into 7 units spread over 54 chapters for comprehensive and synchronized coverage.
*Subject has been analyzed in simple manner with up-to-date information, each chapter independent and interlinked.
*Each chapter is augmented with learning objectives, summary and examination oriented questions.
*Environmental Calendar marks the book incredibly valuable.
*Over 1000 multiple choice questions included therein to cater the need of the students pursuing regular and competitive studies.
Dr. Ashok Kumar Awasthi, Professor and Head, Botany Department, Brahmanand College, C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur has over thirty years teaching experience of Botany to undergraduate and post graduate classes. He has worked in various capacities in Botanical survey of India, North –Eastern Circle, Shillong and Andaman –Nicobar circle, Port Blair under the project “All India Coordinated research Project on Ethnobiology” sponsored by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. He has to his credit over 50 research papers published in Indian and Foreign journals. He has attended several national and international conferences. He has guided six Ph .D’s and author of books- A text Book of Algae and Ganges Algae: Significance. He is associated with various national and international societies and has been awarded various honors of repute.
Unit-1
1. Definition, Scope and Importance
2. Need for Public Awareness
Unit-2
1. Natural Resources
2. Forest Resources
3. Water Resources
4. Mineral Resources
5. Food Resources
6. Land Resource
7. Energy Resources
Unit-3
1. Ecosystem
Unit-4
1. Biodiversity Conservation
Unit-5
1. Environmental Pollution
Unit-6
1. Social Issues and the Environment
Unit-7
1. Human Population and the Environment
