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Preface

Preface to the First Edition

Acknowledgements

1. Definition, Scope and History of Ecology

2. Ecology and Evolution

3. Environmental Adaptations

4. Climate and Atmosphere

5. Earth and Lithosphere

6. Hydrosphere

7. Biosphere

8. Bio-Geochemical and Nutrient Cycles

9. Environmental Factors and Species Interactions

10. Biodiversity

11. Genetic Resources

12. Natural Resources (Minerals, Energy, Water, Forests)

13. Ecology of Populations

14. Concept of Community

15. Ecosystem (Structure and Function)

16. Fragile Ecosystems

17. Air Pollution

18. Water Pollution

19. Noise Pollution

20. Radioactive Pollution

21. Solid Waste Pollution

22. Land Pollution

23. Global Environmental Problems

24. Environmental Disasters

25. Environmental Institutions, International Cooperation and Law

Glossary

Index