PERSPECTIVES IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Perspectives in Environmental Studies is authored by eminent environmental scientists Dr. Anubha Kaushik and Dr. C.P. Kaushik and is published by one of the leading publishers, NEW AGE International Publishers.

This latest Multicolour Edition of the book on Environmental Studies is intended for the undergraduate and postgraduate courses of Science and Engineering.

Environmental Studies has been made a compulsory subject by University Grants Commission to be followed by all its affiliated universities and colleges. This book is strictly as per the UGC syllabus. The book is recommended by various reputed Colleges and universities. This is one of our bestselling books on Environmental Studies.

Environmental Studies pertain to a systematic analysis of the natural and man-made world encompassing various scientific, economic, social and ethical aspects.

Human impacts leading to large scale degradation of the environment have aroused global concern on environmental issues in the recent years. The apex court has, hence, issued directive to impart environmental literacy to all.

In this book the fundamental concepts of environmental studies have been introduced and analysed in a simple manner strictly as per the module syllabus designed by the U.G.C. i.e., Six Months Module Syllabus (old) and Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AECC) (new), courses in Environment Studies for undergraduate course in science, humanities, engineering, medicine, pharmacy, commerce, management and law. Besides the book is also be useful for those appearing in various competitive exams since environmental issues now find a focus in most of such examinations. The contents of the book will be of interest to all educationists, planners and policy makers.

Key features of the book include a simple and holistic approach with illustrations, tables and specific case studies mainly in the Indian context. The basic terminologies have been defined in the text while introducing the topics and some useful terms mentioned in the text have been explained in the glossary for an easy grasp by students of all disciplines