Essential Environmental Science Books

A Listmania! list by Mrs. C. Perks "clairefairy123" (University of Sheffield, UK)
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Chemical Principles of Environmental Pollution
1.  Chemical Principles of Environmental Pollution by B. J. Alloway
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  "A great all-round book for environmental pollution information. An essential starting point for various pollution essays"
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Heavy Metals in Soils
2.  Heavy Metals in Soils by B.J. Alloway
The list author says:
  "THE book for researching heavy metal in soils"
£188.00   Used & New from: £142.60

Understanding Our Environment: An Introduction to Environmental Chemistry and Pollution
3.  Understanding Our Environment: An Introduction to Environmental Chemistry and Pollution by A. S. Tomlin
The list author says:
  "A really useful all round text book for providing general information"
£27.55   Used & New from: £4.81

Environmental Chemical Analysis
4.  Environmental Chemical Analysis by S. Mitra
The list author says:
  "A great book providing the basics on methods of envrionmental sampling and analysis. I have found this a really useful book to have."
£39.89   Used & New from: £4.89

Practical Environmental Analysis
5.  Practical Environmental Analysis by Miroslav Radojevic
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  "Another great book providing more detailed information on environmental sampling than Kebbekus"
£39.95   Used & New from: £29.32

The Essential Guide to Environmental Chemistry
6.  The Essential Guide to Environmental Chemistry by Georg Schwedt
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  "This book is 50% illustrations and diagrams. Makes concepts easierto understand and all provides many useful resources for assignments"
£57.00   Used & New from: £48.88
1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Methods of Environmental Impact Assessment (The Natural and Built Environment Series)
7.  Methods of Environmental Impact Assessment (The Natural and Built Environment Series) by Peter Morris
The list author says:
  "Essential reading if studying any EIA modules: the focus of this book is the actual methodology applied to various environmental aspects written from a UK perspective"
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Introduction To Environmental Impact Assessment (Natural and Built Environment Series)
8.  Introduction To Environmental Impact Assessment (Natural and Built Environment Series) by John Glasson
The list author says:
  "Also essential reading if studying EIA: the focus of this book is on the background, development, policy and  legislation surrounding EIA  written from a UK perspective."
£34.99   Used & New from: £15.98
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Using Statistics to Understand the Environment (Routledge Introductions to the Environment)
9.  Using Statistics to Understand the Environment (Routledge Introductions to the Environment) by Penny A. Cook
The list author says:
  "Easy to understand, with the addition of worked examples. I find statistics a difficult subject but have found this book really helpful in understanding methods and when to apply them"
£23.74   Used & New from: £9.98
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Environmental Science: World Student Edition: Earth as a Living Planet
10.  Environmental Science: World Student Edition: Earth as a Living Planet by Daniel B. Botkin
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  "A great first book. I brought this a read it in the summer before starting my degree course. A very accessible text covering a wide range of subjects. I still find it useful as a 3rd year student"
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Our Stolen Future: Are We Threatening Our Fertility, Intelligence, and Survival?--A Scientific Detective Story
11.  Our Stolen Future: Are We Threatening Our Fertility, Intelligence, and Survival?--A Scientific Detective Story by Theo Colborn
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  "A thought provoking and informative read - once you start, it is hard to put down!"
Used & New from: £1.98
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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The Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology
12.  The Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology by Brian J. Skinner
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  "A really good book for 1st and 2nd year students, providing basic geology infomation"
Used & New from: £22.85
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Silent Spring (Penguin Modern Classics)
13.  Silent Spring (Penguin Modern Classics) by Rachel Carson
The list author says:
  "A classic book, triggering the environmental awareness of today"
£6.99   Used & New from: £3.87
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

Gaia: A New Look at Life on Earth
14.  Gaia: A New Look at Life on Earth by James Lovelock
The list author says:
  "Another classic, thought provoking text. Should be read by EVERYONE"
£6.74   Used & New from: £1.88
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Essentials of Ecology
15.  Essentials of Ecology by Colin R. Townsend
The list author says:
  "A great 1st and 2nd year ecology book covering all the essential"
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Introducing Physical Geography (Wse)
16.  Introducing Physical Geography (Wse) by Alan H. Strahler
The list author says:
  "This is a great physical geography book, essetial if you are studying any aspects of physical geography and your A-level is a distant memory"
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SPSS Survival Manual: A Step by Step Guide to Data Analysis Using SPSS for Windows (Version 15)
17.  SPSS Survival Manual: A Step by Step Guide to Data Analysis Using SPSS for Windows (Version 15) by Julie Pallant
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  "If you are going to be using SPSS during your independant study then this is a lifeline!"
Used & New from: £10.57
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Air Pollution: Measurement, Modelling and Mitigation, Second Edition (Clay's Library of Health & the Environment)
18.  Air Pollution: Measurement, Modelling and Mitigation, Second Edition (Clay's Library of Health & the Environment) by Jeremy Colls
The list author says:
  "An essential introductory text to air pollution"
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Soil Science: Methods and Applications
19.  Soil Science: Methods and Applications by Prof D.L. Rowell
The list author says:
  "An invaluable text if studying soil modules"
£36.99   Used & New from: £11.47
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Fundamentals of Soils (Routledge Fundamentals of Physical Geography)
20.  Fundamentals of Soils (Routledge Fundamentals of Physical Geography) by John Gerrard
The list author says:
  "A great introductory soil text, covers everything"
£30.39   Used & New from: £12.30
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Practical Pedology: A Handbook for Studying Soils in the Field (Applied geology)
21.  Practical Pedology: A Handbook for Studying Soils in the Field (Applied geology) by S.G. McRae
The list author says:
  "An indispensible book for field studies on soil"
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Qualifications: BSc Environmental Science Undergraduate (Final year)
Last updated: 23/01/2008
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