Anthropogenic Compounds

Buch | Softcover

XI, 240 Seiten

2013 | 1. Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-662-15019-1 (ISBN)

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Environmental Chemistry is a relatively young science. Interest in this subject, however, is growing very rapidly and, although no agreement has been reached as yet about the exact content and limits of this interdisciplinary subject, there appears to be increasing interest in seeing environmental topics which are based on chemistry embodied in this subject. One of the first objectives of Environ mental Chemistry must be the study of the environment and of natural chemical processes which occur in the environment. A major purpose of this series on Environmental Chemistry, therefore, is to present a reasonably uniform view of various aspects of the chemistry of the environment and chemical reactions occurring in the environment. The industrial activities of man have given a new dimension to Environ mental Chemistry. We have now synthesized and described over five million chemical compounds and chemical industry produces about one hundred and fifty million tons of synthetic chemicals annually. We ship billions of tons of oil per year and through mining operations and other geophysical modifications, large quantities of inorganic and organic materials are released from their natural deposits. Cities and metropolitan areas of up to 15 million inhabitants produce large quantities of waste in relatively small and confined areas. Much of the chemical products and waste products of modern society are released into the environment either during production, storage, transport, use or ultimate disposal. These released materials participate in natural cycles and reactions and frequently lead to interference and disturbance of natural systems.

The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry provides the compilation of today's knowledge of processes in the natural environment and the behavior and impact of pollutants. Contributions are written by leading experts with practical experience in their fields. It provides a valuable source for environmental managers, decision-makers, and scientists. Volume 3, Part G is dedicated to anthropogenic compounds.

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Erscheint lt. Verlag	20.11.2013
Reihe/Serie	Anthropogenic Compounds
Reihe/Serie	The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry
Co-Autor	Franzkarl Brochhagen, Elizabeth P. Burrows, Heidelore Fiedler, J. Konietzko, Wayne R. Mitchell, Klaus Mross, W. Mücke, David L. Parmer, David H. Rosenblatt
Zusatzinfo	XI, 240 p. 2 illus.
Verlagsort	Berlin
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 235 mm
Gewicht	393 g
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Arbeits- / Sozial- / Umweltmedizin
	Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz
	Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften
	Weitere Fachgebiete ► Land- / Forstwirtschaft / Fischerei
Schlagworte	Aromatic Hydrocarbons • Chemical Hazards • Chemikalie • Ecology • Environment • Environmental Chemistry • environmental protection • Environmental Science • Environmental Sciences • Hydrocarbons • Ökologie • Ökosysteme • Production • terrestrial pollution • Transport • Umwelt • Umweltchemie • Umweltschutz
ISBN-10	3-662-15019-0 / 3662150190
ISBN-13	978-3-662-15019-1 / 9783662150191
Zustand	Neuware