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ISBN 10: 8122424791 
ISBN 13: 9788122424799
Author: Anil Kumar De

Environment and Ecology 1st Table of contents:

Unit I: Environmental Science and Ecosystems

• Chapter 1: Introduction to Environmental Studies
  • Definition, Scope, and Importance of Environmental Science
  • Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental Studies
  • Need for Public Awareness
• Chapter 2: Concept of an Ecosystem
  • Structure and Function of an Ecosystem
  • Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers
  • Energy Flow in Ecosystems
  • Ecological Succession
  • Food Chains, Food Webs, and Ecological Pyramids
• Chapter 3: Types of Ecosystems
  • Forest Ecosystems (Characteristics, structure, functions)
  • Grassland Ecosystems
  • Desert Ecosystems
  • Aquatic Ecosystems (Ponds, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries)

Unit II: Natural Resources

• Chapter 4: Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources
  • Definition and Classification
  • Sustainable Use of Resources
• Chapter 5: Forest Resources
  • Uses and Over-exploitation
  • Deforestation: Causes and Effects
  • Case Studies (e.g., Chipko Movement, timber extraction, mining)
  • Dams and their effects on forests and tribal people
• Chapter 6: Water Resources
  • Use and Over-utilization of Surface and Groundwater
  • Floods, Droughts, and Conflicts over Water
  • Dams: Benefits and Problems
  • Water Conservation, Rainwater Harvesting, Watershed Management
• Chapter 7: Mineral Resources
  • Use and Exploitation
  • Environmental Effects of Extracting and Using Mineral Resources
  • Case Studies
• Chapter 8: Food Resources
  • World Food Problems
  • Changes in Land Use by Agriculture and Grazing
  • Effects of Modern Agriculture (Fertilizer/pesticide problems)
  • Waterlogging and Salinity
• Chapter 9: Energy Resources
  • Increasing Energy Needs
  • Renewable and Non-renewable Energy Sources
  • Use of Alternate Energy Sources (Solar, Wind, Geothermal, etc.)
  • Urban Problems Related to Energy, Case Studies
• Chapter 10: Land Resources
  • Land as a Resource, Land Degradation
  • Man-induced Landslides, Soil Erosion, and Desertification
  • Wasteland Reclamation
• Chapter 11: Role of an Individual in Conservation of Natural Resources
  • Equitable Use of Resources for Sustainable Lifestyles

Unit III: Environmental Pollution

• Chapter 12: Air Pollution
  • Definition, Causes, Effects, and Control Measures
  • Major Air Pollutants and their Sources
• Chapter 13: Water Pollution
  • Definition, Causes, Effects, and Control Measures
  • Sources of Water Pollution (Industrial, Domestic, Agricultural)
• Chapter 14: Soil Pollution
  • Definition, Causes, Effects, and Control Measures
• Chapter 15: Marine Pollution
  • Sources, Effects, and Control Measures
• Chapter 16: Noise Pollution
  • Sources, Effects, and Control Measures
• Chapter 17: Thermal Pollution
  • Sources, Effects, and Control Measures
• Chapter 18: Nuclear Hazards
  • Sources, Effects, and Management
• Chapter 19: Solid Waste Management
  • Causes, Effects, and Control Measures of Urban and Industrial Wastes
  • Recycling, Reuse, and Waste Minimization

Unit IV: Social Issues and the Environment

• Chapter 20: Global Environmental Issues
  • Climate Change, Global Warming, Greenhouse Effect
  • Acid Rain
  • Ozone Layer Depletion
  • Nuclear Accidents and Holocaust (e.g., Chernobyl, Fukushima)
  • Case Studies
• Chapter 21: Sustainable Development
  • Concept and Principles
  • Resettlement and Rehabilitation of People (Problems and Concerns, Case Studies)
  • Environmental Ethics (Issues and Possible Solutions)
  • Consumerism and Waste Products
• Chapter 22: Disaster Management
  • Floods, Earthquakes, Cyclones, Landslides
  • Preparedness, Mitigation, and Response

Unit V: Human Population and Environment, and Field Work

• Chapter 23: Human Population and the Environment
  • Population Growth (Variation among nations)
  • Population Explosion (Family welfare programs)
  • Environment and Human Health
  • Human Rights, Value Education
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Women and Child Welfare
  • Role of Information Technology in Environment and Human Health
  • Case Studies
• Chapter 24: Environmental Laws and Acts
  • Environment Protection Act (1986)
  • Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act (1981)
  • Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act (1974)
  • Wildlife Protection Act (1972)
  • Forest Conservation Act (1980)
• Chapter 25: Field Work
  • Visit to a local area to document environmental assets (river/forest/grasslands/hill/mountain)
  • Visit to a local polluted site (Urban/Rural/Industrial/Agricultural)
  • Study of common plants, insects, birds
  • Study of simple ecosystems (pond, river, hill slopes, etc.)

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