Air Composition and Chemistry (Cambridge Environmental Chemistry Series)
Editorial Reviews
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'Overall ... an excellent synthesis of the knowledge of atmospheric composition, chemistry, pollution and the impact of human activities. It is well written and gathers all basic knowledge of air composition and chemistry of the Earth's atmosphere into a concise, yet easily paced, textbook. It is excellent for an introductory course for graduate students but is also appropriate for upper-level undergraduate students.' Shao-Meng Li, World Meteorological Organization Bulletin
'An excellent introductory student text that gives the physical and chemical context within which air pollutants have to be considered.' Environmental Pollution
'Well written and presented; it is easily paced, and is one of the most 'readable' textbooks I have come across ... I recommend the book as essential reading to students embarking on a study of atmospheric chemistry or pollution.' Chemistry in Britain
Book Description
This book is about the atmosphere and humanity's influence on it. For this new edition, Brimblecombe has rewritten and updated much of the book. In the early chapters, he discusses the geochemical, biological and maritime sources of the trace gases. Next, he examines the chemistry of atmospheric gases, suspended particles, and rainfall. After dealing with the natural atmosphere, he examines the sources of air pollution and its effects, with all scenarios updated from the last edition. Scenarios include decline in health, damage to plants and animals, indoor pollution, and acid rain. The final chapters, also revised, are concerned with the chemistry and evolution of the atmospheres of the planets of the solar system. Students with an interest in chemistry and the environmental sciences will find this book highly valuable.
Air Composition and Chemistry (Cambridge Environmental Chemistry Series),Peter Brimblecombe,P. G. C. Campbell,R. M. Harrison,S.J. de Mora,Cambridge University Press,0521459729,Air,Atmospheric chemistry,Earth Sciences - General,Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology,Environmental Science,Environmental Studies,Pollution,Science,Science/Mathematics,Atmospheric regions,Environmental chemistry,Science / Earth Sciences
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