TY - BOOK AU - Ahluwalia,V.K. TI - Environmental studies : : basic concepts SN - 9788179933213 (pbk.) U1 - 333.707 AHL 23 PY - 2013///. CY - New Delhi PB - TERI Press KW - Environmental sciences. KW - Human ecology. N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction -- Natural resources -- Ecosystems -- Biodiversity -- Pollution -- Social issues and the environment -- Human population and environment -- Management of environment. N2 - Environmental Studies: basic concepts discusses the various components and types of environment, the different types of natural resources and the problems faced in conserving them and the effective management of resources for sustainable lifestyles. This book also focuses on the concept, structure and function of an ecosystem, threats to biodiversity and conservation of biodiversity, causes, effects and control measures of pollution, the several types of pollution, hazardous effects of human population on environment and management of environment quality.--Publisher description ER -