| The Role of Ecological Chemistry in Pollution Research and Sustainable Development 2009 Edition Contributor(s): Bahadir, Ali Mufit (Editor), Duca, Gheorghe (Editor) |
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ISBN: 904812901X ISBN-13: 9789048129010 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2009 Annotation: The papers presented in this book demonstrate clearly the role of the processes defining the natural environmenta (TM)s composition, structure and chemical properties adequate to the biologic value of habitation, the essential impacts of human activity and other related factors on all the environmental compartments, including water, soil and air. The research in ecological chemistry contribute to elimination of these negative impacts, and promote the rational using of natural resources, their qualified management, broader application of environmentally-friendly production technologies, thus leading to the pollution reduction and sustainable development. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Law | Environmental - Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection - General |
| Dewey: 363.73 |
| Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental |
| Physical Information: 0.75" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.41 lbs) 308 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Sustainable Development has become the leading concept of the 21 century. It describes a development, which agrees with the needs of the present generation but does not endanger the chances of the coming generations to satisfy also their needs. "Sustainable development" has become an important general goal for all fields of life like economy, ecology and social balance. The development and shaping of our future has been discussed internationally like on the summits of the Conferences in Rio and in Johannesburg. But this is also a topic on national base in various countries. Leading authorities in various fields of economy and politics have also accepted this concept. Although the concept of sustainable development has been generally accepted, there are still problems how to achieve and evaluate these general goals. It is clear that the definitions about the prime needs vary from man to man, from country to country and from continent to continent. But pollution does not respect national borders. Therefore, it is necessary to develop the politics of economy, ecology and social demands by a synergistic way that they are strengthened by each other. If it is not possible to stop tendencies, which threaten the future quality of life, the cost demands of societies will dramatically increase and negative tendencies will become irreversible. |