Environment changes occurred as a result of human activities since times immemorial, increasing volume of trade, growing population number and indiscriminate and uncontrolled exploitation of natural resources has resulted in a great damage to global environment. Causing not only scarcity of many natural resources, it has threatened even the very existence of society. Therefore, a study into the relationship between society and nature was deemed necessary to find amiable solution. The book “Nature and Environment†makes a thorough investigation into various environmental problems that have emanated from mismanaged relationships between society and nature. Explaining the relationship between society and nature, the book presents historical perspective on exploitation of nature and elucidates on various resultant phenomena like acid rain, drought, famine, soil acidification, soil erosion, depletion of ozone layer, food scarcity, water scarcity, soil degradation, salinisation, etc. The book also attempts to arrive at effective solutions of these problems. Ample data and graphical presentation support facts and facilitate easy understanding. This in-depth investigation into relationship between society and nature impacting environment is a must for teachers, students, environmental NGOs and general readers.
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