Water Pollution is the contamination of water bodies such as lakes, rivers and oceans , and groundwater caused by human activities, which can be harmful to organisms and plants that live in these water bodies. Water pollution is a major problem in the global context. It has been suggested that it is the leading worldwide cause of deaths and diseases, that it accounts for the deaths of more than 14,000 people daily.
It is hoped that this book, with its wide-ranging and in-depth content, critical insights, philosophical perspectives and detailed analysis of the issue, prove to be immensely resourceful to the readers. With illustrations and diagrams providing the visual information beyond the power of words, the book should also prove to be informative referrals for those in the field of environmental science.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR P N Prasad
P.N. Prasad, born and brought up in Patna, Bihar is a famous environmentalist and a seasoned teacher. He has had a brilliant academic record. He completed his B.Sc. (Zoology) with a first division and M.Sc. (Botany) also with a first division. He teaches and does research in molecular biology, biochemistry and environmental science.He has worked as editor-in-chief in some leading journals of biotechnology and environmental science and consults for several biotechnology companies. He has published many research papers in professional journals of repute and about five outstanding books.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR T R Amarnath
T.R. Amarnath, a renowned educationist, a seasoned teacher-trainer and a well-known environmentalist, has had a brilliant academic record. He has over three decades of professional standing. He has worked with various pedagogical institutes and has participated in many national and international conferences.He is author of many books on science and environmental education, and is a leader in the development of constructivist-based teacher education programmes and professional development seminars for teachers of science. He is widely travelled and is committed to the protection of the planet Earth.
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