Environmental Geography

Book Details

• Author: H.M. Saxena

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Binding: Paperback

• Release Date: 01-01-2021

• ISBN: 9788131608494

• Languages: English

• Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches

• Pages: 420

About the Book

This book provides an insightful exploration of the essential relationship between man and the environment, a cornerstone of geographical study. It focuses on the critical issue of environmental degradation, which is closely tied to the increasing human impact on the environment. Geographers have long studied the components of ecosystems and their effects on human society, and this book delves into both global and regional environmental issues, offering a comprehensive look at sustainable development.

Now in its updated edition, the book presents an interdisciplinary analysis of the natural and anthropogenic elements of the environment, with several new topics added to keep the content contemporary. These include four new chapters on Biomes, Biodiversity, Climate Change, and Towards Sustainability, making it an essential resource for students of geography and environmental science.

In addition to its academic value, the book is accessible to a broader social science audience interested in applying social knowledge to global and local environmental problems.

Contents

• Introduction: Environment, Ecology, and Geography

• Man-Environment Relationship in Geography

• The Nature of Ecosystems

• Biomes: World Ecosystem Types

• Human Impact on the Natural Environment

• Degradation of Environment

• Air Pollution

• Water Pollution

• Noise Pollution, Land Pollution, and Pollution by Radioactivity

• Environmental Hazards and Disasters

• Population and Ecological Crisis

• Conservation of Natural Resources

• Management of Environment: Approaches and Issues

• Environmental Impact Assessment and Eco-Auditing

• Biodiversity

• Climate Change

• Sustainable Development

• Towards Sustainability

• Governance and Geo-politics of the Environment

• Global Environmental Issues

• Environmental Problems and Planning in India

• Environmental Ethics and Legislations in India

About the Author
H.M. Saxena is a distinguished senior geographer who has served as a member of the Rajasthan College Education Service since 1967. Over the years, he has held various roles, including Lecturer, Head of the Postgraduate Department of Geography, Principal, and Joint Director of College Education for the Government of Rajasthan. He has contributed extensively to academic journals and authored numerous books in both English and Hindi, covering topics such as Economic Geography, Indian and World Geography, Environmental Management, and Transport Geography. Saxena continues to engage in research and writing in economic and environmental geography.