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For introductory, senior/graduate-level courses.Written by a leading authority in the field, this comprehensive text/reference discusses all important aspects ocean environmental management: the important functions of the oceans; the causes of ocean pollution; the effects of pollution on the ocean ecology in physical, biological, and economic terms; some of the preventative and mitigating methods available; regulations and agreements promulgated to control ocean environmental impacts; and...
Fully revised, this highly useful text covers the basic material in the continually developing science of soil mechanics. It introduces the subject by highlighting the engineering properties of soil and their implications for design.
A cross-disciplinary set of essays which explore man's relationship with the maritime environment. Topics covered include: the development of British and American marine science; 19th century seafarers and their attitude to sea creatures; and the impact of seaside tourism on coastlines and waters.
Emphasizes on scientific principles, ethics, and safety. This book exposes students to a range of environmental topics through separate chapters on ecosystems, geological and soil resources, and agricultural effects. It also includes discussions on science and technology to reflect the trends and case studies in each chapter.
This volume contains peer-reviewed papers and case studies derived from invited papers. The contributions address two key problems: natural, technological and environmental risks, risk prevention and sustainable development; and science, risk and society.
Geographic Uncertainty in Environmental Security