‘Water is life’ is an old saying. Water pollution is any physical or chemical change in water that can adversely affect organisms. It is a global problem, affecting both the industrialized and the developing nations. Human activities related with water pollution comprise various industries such as mining, agriculture, stock-breeding, fisheries, forestry, urban human activities, manufacturing industry, construction works and various tertiary industries.
Environmental water pollution, its causes and remedies are categorically presented in this book. The well-researched information is gathered in seven chapters namely—water pollution; hydrosphere; classification of water pollutions; analysis of water qualify; techniques of water treatment; water supply management; industrial pollution abatement etc. which will enrich the knowledge of all concerned.

Every species plays an important role in maintaining an ecological balance among the living systems of the earth. These systems must continue to function if life is to survive. Loss of any species threatens the survival of several species inclusive of man. Man’s own survival depends on his willingness and ability to cooperate with the living environment. Human beings turn to nature and wildlife for spiritual, psychological, physical and cultural benefits. Why should we care about disappearing animals? The answer to such a question can be attributed to many reasons.

To protect wildlife many laws are framed and promulgated. This book portrays the real picture of wildlife and many applied laws. This will equip the readers with fundamental knowledge in the field

Today not only do all human activities, agricultural, transport of industrial, affect human perceptions of the environment but they also have their impact on the ecological system and the resource base. The four point focus of population, resources, development and environment gives rise to a complexity of relationships, which both the development planner and the environmental manager has to take into account.
Man likes, at least occasionally, to live in forest, hillsides and on seashores. Any society would be resentful if these are spoiled and rendered unusable. Natural beauty spots are easy to destroy and they are difficult and costly, and often impossible, to regenerate.
The world environment has deteriorated in all dimensions, Thus, conservation is a practice embracing preservation maintenance, sustainable utilization, restoration and enhancement of the natural environment.

The book presents kaleidoscopic view of all major aspects of world environment. Thus, current scenario of world environment is portrayed vividly. Natural resources; environmental protection; air pollution; water pollution; atmosphere; natural environment and management; land management etc. are the main topics competently dealt with in this volume.

Business Environment as a paper is being taught at the graduate and post graduate level and other Management courses syllabus in almost all the Indian Universities and Institutions. The various courses conducted by management institutions at the Central and State level too have been considered in respect of their syllabus, course contents and requirements. Thus the material presented here would be of interest as well as great use to the students of B.Com., M.Com. and other Management Courses.
CONTENTS
Business Environment and Scanning; Economic Systems and Business Environment; Economic Reforms and Liberalization; Socio-Cultural Environment; Political Environment; Legal Environment in India; Technology Environment in India; India’s Fiscal and Monetary Policies; Industrial Growth and Policy; Foreign Trade Policies; Development Banking in India; Exit Policy; Business Theory; Global E-Business; Liberalization and Foreign Investment; Tariff and Non-Tariff; Global Competitiveness; Financial Integration; Globalization and Investment; Globalization with Social Responsibility; Multinational Corporation and Foreign Collaboration; International Economic Institutions; etc.