This book contains recent inaugural lectures by professors of environmental science and technology at Imperial College in London. They cover a variety of topics, ranging from the Earth's climate to pests and pesticides, illustrating the diverse and interdisciplinary nature of environmental problems.
They are written by leading authorities in their disciplines but at a level that makes them accessible to all students of the environment.
Sample Chapter(s)
Chapter 1: The Rainbow Planet: Studies of the Earth's Climate From Space (3,140 KB)
Contents:
- The Rainbow Planet: Studies of the Earth's Climate from Space (J E Harries)
- Water in a Changing World (H S Wheater)
- Man, Minerals and Environment (A J Monhemius)
- Rock, Soil and Health: Man's Interference with the Geochemical Environment (I Thornton)
- Virtual Ecology (J D Woods)
- Pests, Pesticides and Pest Management (G A Matthews)
Readership: Civil engineers, geochemists and environmental scientists.
