Environmental Chemistry, 6th Edition - Hardcover

The classic text in the field, Environmental Chemistry, offers a basic understanding of environmental chemistry and its applications. This new, thoroughly revised and updated Sixth Edition has been rigorously reviewed by experts in the field. It is essential for anyone entering the chemical profession, as well as those actively engaged in it. Even non-chemists, including engineers, regulators, and lawyers, will find much of the information accessible with a review of the chapters on general and organic chemistry.

Dealing with natural environmental chemical processes and pollution, this text outlines the chemical process of species, air, water, soil, and the living environment. Topics covered include hazardous waste control, aquatic chemistry, atmospheric chemistry and chemistry of the geosphere and soil. In this edition, new chapters have been added to reflect the evolving nature of environmental chemistry, including environmental science and technology, environmental chemistry and chemical cycles. Sections on the fundamentals of chemistry, organic chemistry and environmental biochemistry are included for those who may not have a background in basic chemical science.