Fundamentals Of Environmental And Toxicological Chemistry Sustainable Science Fourth Edition Stanley E Manahan by Stanley E. Manahan 9781466553170, 1466553170 instant download after payment.

This book covers environmental chemistry, including toxicological chemistry, at the university level. Readers with a basic knowledge of general chemistry and organic chemistry can readily understand the material in the text. Furthermore, for readers who may not have this background, basic chapters are included at the end of the text that will enable them to acquire the fundamentals of general and organic chemistry required to master the material in the text. The main features of this book are as follows:

• Integration of toxicological chemistry along with environmental chemistry 

• Organization based on the five spheres of Earth’s environment

• Discussion of each sphere of the environment based on the nature, pollution, and sustainability of the sphere

• Emphasis on sustainability

• Relation of environmental/toxicological chemistry to the practice of industrial hygiene

• Importance of abundant, nonpolluting sustainable energy sources

• Basic chapters on general chemistry and organic chemistry for readers needing a background in these topics

• Availability of PowerPoint presentations for each chapter of the book

• Availability of an online course covering the book

This book views the environment as consisting of five strongly interacting spheres: (1) the hydrosphere (water), (2) the atmosphere (air), (3) the geosphere (solid Earth), (4) the biosphere (life), and (5) the anthrosphere (the part of the environment made and used by humans). A prime concern with the environment is the toxic effects of pollutants, so aspects of toxicological chemistry are included along with environmental chemistry. The environmental/toxicological chemistry of each of the spheres of the environment is discussed in clusters. The first chapter in each cluster defines and explains a particular environmental sphere within the context of its basic environmental and toxicological chemistry. Pollution and threats of human activities to each sphere are covered, followed by a discussion of ways in which human activities may be directed toward sustaining the sphere, preventing its deterioration, and enhancing its quality for the future.