R. Rajagopalan
The Third Edition of this popular textbook is based on the latest syllabus of the Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course on Environmental Studies, prescribed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under the new Choice-based Credit System. It also includes additional topics included in the
syllabi of some universities.
The book is meant for undergraduates of all disciplines. Assuming very little background in mathematics or science, it gives a balanced presentation of the major issues and concerns related to the environment.
This book will also be useful for
those taking the UPSC Civil Services Examinations, since it covers the ecology/environment topics of the Preliminary and Main Examinations.
Module 1: The Global Environmental Crisis
1. The Global Environmental Crisis
Module 2: Ecosystems
2. Ecosystems: Basic Concepts
3. Forest, Grassland, and Desert Ecosystems
4. Aquatic Ecosystems
Module 3: Biodiversity
5. Introduction to
Biodiversity
6. Biodiversity Conservation
Module 4: Renewable and Non-Renewable Natural Resources
7. Water Resources
8. Energy Resources
9. Forest Resources
10. Land, Food, and Mineral Resources
Module 5: Environmental Pollution
11. Air and Noise
Pollution
12. Water, Soil, and Marine Pollution
13. Solid Waste Management
14. Disaster Management
Module 6: Human Population and the Environment
15. Population Growth
16. Environment and Human Health
17. Women and Child Welfare
Module 7: Social Issues and
the Environment
18. Sustainable Development
19. Global Warming, Acid Rain, and Ozone Depletion
20. Environmental Laws and Regulations
Module 8: Field Work
21. Project Work
Module 9: Conclusion
22. Conclusion: Another World is
Possible
Glossary
Model Test Papers (UPSC Civil Services and University examinations)
Answers to MCQs
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R. Rajagopalan, holds a BE in Mechanical Engineering from Madras University and a PhD in Industrial and Management Engineering from IIT Kanpur. He taught for over 30 years at IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras. Prof. Rajagopalan has written and edited several books, including 13 textbooks on
environmental education for schools and colleges. Two of his childrens books have won national awards. He lectures and conducts workshops on environmental issues all over India.
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