Environmental studies
- New Delhi Macmillan 2008
- 360 p.
Environmental Studies is a comprehensive book providing the essence of concepts, issues and happenings pertaining to the environment. An attempt has been made to present the global subject of environment and ecology in the local Indian context with ample examples and reported cases taken from India. The concerns and perceptions of a fast-developing economy like India are indeed different from that of the already developed parts of the world. The book has struck a good balance between the global and the local issues and concerns without compromising on the vitals of the environment. The book has been written according to the UGC recommended syllabus for a mandatory course on Environmental Studies for all undergraduate students in view. However, the book would also prove useful for all environment-conscious readers who would like to know the fundamentals of environmental aspects. faced by us today. The writing style is lucid and candid, replete with a number of cases and examples. It is an action-oriented volume with several queries to reflect and act upon. It is an invaluable text for the degree level college students and a great basic reference book for others. Salient Features ? Comprehensive coverage of the basics ? Adherence to the UGC recommended syllabus ? Easy-to-understand and free-flowing writing style ? Text interspersed with examples and case studies ? (http://www.amazon.in/Environmental-Studies-S-N-Chary/dp/B00726YJF2)