The first of its kind to be applicable to the Indian environment, this comprehensive reference work uses the backdrop of geology to weave together components of earth process mechanisms, ecological systems, usage of earth resources such as land, soil, water and minerals and accelerated activities of people looking for facilities and engineering techniques to contain adverse consequences on the biosphere. Multidisciplinary in coverage and holistic in approach, the book discusses the causes of degradation of our environment alongside the implications of resource depletion and suggests ways and means of combating the problems.
Salient features include:
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Resource management and restoration of environment by pursuing eco-development
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Coping with natural hazards and reducing risk factors
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Pursuing development through engineering measures without endangering ecosystems
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Alternative options of energy generation without threatening the landscape
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Global warming and problems of pollution and measures of combating it
Lucid and comprehensive, this updated Second Edition will prove invaluable for planners, architects, practicing engineers, geologists, ecologists and students of geology, civil engineering, environmental engineering and ecology.
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Acknowledgements
Part I : Perspective
Preamble : Dimensions of Environmental Stress
Chapter 1 : Spectrum of Environmental Geology
Chapter 2 : Ecology Perspective of Environment
Part II : Resources
Chapter 3 : Land - Its Use and Management
Chapter 4 : Soils - Types, Distresses and Conservation
Chapter 5 : Water Resources - Hydrogeological Considerations, Problems and Management
Chapter 6 : Conservation of Mineral Resources and Impacts of Mining
Part III : Deterioration
Chapter 7 : Erosion - Causes and Control
Chapter 8 : Desertification and Degradation of Land
Part IV : Natural Hazards
Chapter 9 : Natural Hazards, their Zoning and Risk Assessment
Chapter 10 : Earthquakes and Seismic Hazards
Chapter 11 : Instability of Hill-Slopes and Landslides
Chapter 12 : Hazards in the Snowy Mountains
Chapter 13 : Floods and Flood Management
Chapter 14 : Coastal Hazards - Cyclones and Tsunamis
Chapter 15 : Volcanic Hazards
Part V : Development and Geotechnology
Chapter 16 : Scope of Engineering Geology and Geotechnics
Chapter 17 : Dams and Reservoirs : Geotechnical Considerations of Environmental Impact
Chapter 18 : Foundations of Buildings and Bridges
Chapter 19 : Geotechnical Considerations in Road and Canal Construction and Environmental Implications
Chapter 20 : Geotechnics of Tunnels
Part VI : Pollution and Energy
Chapter 21 : Problems of Pollution and Wastes
Chapter 22 : Global Warming and Climate Change
Part VII : Alternative Sources of Energy
Chapter 23 : Renewable Sources of Energy
Subject Index
Authors Index
