Earth Under Siege: From Air Pollution to Global Change
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Author Description
Air pollution is a major problem of the modern age. This textbook, based on the author's course at UCLA, is aimed at all students (including non-science majors) interested in air pollution's causes, effects and potential solutions. Major topics covered in the work include urban air pollution, global ozone depletion, the carbon cycle and greenhouse climate change. The book includes review questions and problems at the end of each chapter.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the multifaceted causes and consequences of air pollution and its role in driving global environmental change. Richard P. Turco, a professor at UCLA, utilizes his academic expertise to synthesize complex atmospheric science into an accessible framework for students across various disciplines. The book provides a structured analysis of how human activity alters the chemical composition of the atmosphere and the subsequent impacts on global climate systems.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive analysis of urban air pollution mechanisms and sources.
- Detailed examination of global ozone depletion and its chemical drivers.
- Exploration of the carbon cycle and its relationship to greenhouse gas emissions.
- Pedagogical tools including chapter-end review questions and problem sets.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a foundational textbook for undergraduate students seeking a clear introduction to atmospheric science. Readers frequently note the balance between scientific rigor and accessible prose, making it a standard resource for non-science majors.
Page Count:
544
Publication Date:
1996-11-07
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195072863
ISBN-13:
9780195072860
Science
Environment
textbook
Climatic changes
Ecology
Air
Climate Change
