This book is a one-volume scientific-discussion of nuclear and thermal pollutions, and their adverse effects on man and environment. In order to make the book more interesting, case studies have been carefully selected from developed as well as under-developed countries. These case studies reveal the progress that has been achieved in the recent past in overcoming these types of pollutions.

     This book does not assume any previous knowledge of the subject and is subject and is based on the wide experience of editors. A sincere but bold attempt has been made to avoid detailed mathematical treatment. Despite wide scope and technical nature of the book, simplicity of the matter is not lost at any point and it is easily followed by a beginner.

   This book has been edited to meet the requirements of a wide range of readers who are involved directly or indirectly with nuclear and thermal pollution, including environmental students, research workers, nuclear plant designers and operators, doctors and dentists, health physics monitors and technicians.

As is suggestive from the name title, this book provides most vital information on environmental ecology. Basic concepts, parameters and all issues pertaining to the theme are presented in a coherent way.

As far as possible, obsolete and rejected views have been avoided and modern findings have been incorporated.

A veritable mine of information, the book will serve as a dependable reference work to academics, policy planners and environmental scientists and activists in the field.

The book entitled Noise Pollution is a one-volume scientific and general discussion of the major types of noise pollution and its adverse effects on man and environment. This book also attempts to aim what specific action can be taken to control a noise nuisance. Case studies have been carefully selected from developing and under developing countries so as to show the progress that is bring made to overcome some types of noise pollution and to demonstrate the seriousness of noise pollution.

              This book will prove useful for the architect building designer, local environmental health officer, consulting engineer and students of environmental science. This book will prove a useful guide for health authorities and industrial organisations. Our main aim in writing this book has been to show how it is possible to enjoy the benefits of technology without suffering the evils of noise pollution. This book also deals with the legal and planning aspects of noise control. This book aims to show what specific action can be taken to control a noise nuisance.

‘Environment,’ ‘Ecology’, Pollution’ and other such terms gained wide prevalence in the last decades only when ‘environmental pollution’ reaches to climax and its control was felt necessary for survival of all living beings including man. Now environmental education is a significant part of educational system from school level to the top. Environmental study is an independent and full fledged discipline now.
The present book, in two volumes, is devised to serve as an ideal textbook as well as reference book.

Topics viz. Profiles of ecology, Concept of ecology, Population ecology, Marine ecology, Biotic communities, Natural resources, Distributing of fauna and flora, world environment scenario, Ganga pollution, Environment impact assessment, Toxic waste management, Domestic pollution, Fiscal incentives for environmental pollution, Power industry, Iron and steel industry and mining industry etc. are elaborately discussed. Supported by data and suitable diagrams, the book has become most informative and useful.