Environmental Chemistry

by Colin Baird, Michael Cann

Global warming. Renewable energy. Hazardous waste. Carbon footprints. These and other environmental topics are being discussed and debated more vigorously than ever. Colin Baird and Michael Cann's Environmental Chemistry is the only textbook that explores the chemical processes and properties underlying these crucial issues at an accessible, introductory level (only general chemistry is a prerequisite). With authoritative coverage that balances soil, water, and air chemistry, the new edition again focuses on the environmental impacts of chemical production and experimentation, offering additional "green chemistry" sections and new case studies, plus updated coverage of instrumental analysis, farming applications, bioengineering, and biotechnology.

Genres: Science, Chemistry, Textbooks

852 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1994

Reviews

[Thi T. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was an Geochemistry major in undergrad, and this is one of the only textbooks that I still open up every once awhile to use as a reference. I prefer to use this rather than Google a topic or open up another chemistry text, because these authors have done a solid job of explaining the chemistry behind the topics. Very well-written, informative and great presentation of information.