John Wright is Principal Lecturer and Head of Programme for Geography and Applied Environmental Science in the School of Education and Theology at York St John, College of the University of Leeds, UKMany controversial issues revolve around complex scientific arguments which can be better understood with at least a minimal knowledge and understanding of the chemical reactions and processes going on in the world around us. This textbook offers an accessible introduction to chemical principles and concepts, and applies them to relevant environmental situations and issues. Written for students who have not taken A' level chemistry, this book bridges the gap between GSCE chemistry and first year undergraduate level.'Environmental Chemistry' offers an accessible introduction to the chemical principles and concepts, and applies them to relevant environmental situations and issues.This work offers an accessible introduction to chemical principles and concepts and makes the subject accessible to those with little or no previous knowledge of chemistry. Includes global case studies, and figures and tables.'This is a timely and much needed text for students of environmental science or related subjects who need an appreciation of the importance and relevance of environmental chemistry to their studies.' - - David J. Harwood, Director, Institute of Science Education, University of PlymouthOffers an accessible introduction to chemical principles and concepts and makes the subject accessible to those with little or no previous knowledge of chemistry. It is highly-illustrated, with global case studies, figures and tables.
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