Textbook of Environmental Studies (2nd Edition) Deeksha Dave S.S. Katewa , published by Cengage Learning
: Details the structure, function, and energy flow within various biomes such as forests, deserts, and aquatic systems.
The authors have done a great job of explaining complex concepts in a clear and concise manner. The book includes numerous examples, case studies, and illustrations to help students understand the concepts better.
Producers, consumers, and decomposers.
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The levels of biodiversity (genetic, species, and ecosystem), values of biodiversity, India as a mega-diversity nation, and strategies for both in-situ and ex-situ conservation. Textbook of Environmental Studies (2nd Edition) Deeksha Dave
Sets the foundation for understanding human-environment interaction.
Complex ecological pathways and pollution control mechanisms are explained using clear, scannable diagrams and flowcharts.
Population growth, variation among nations, human rights, value education, HIV/AIDS, and the role of information technology in the environment and human health. Pedagogical Features of the Text The book includes numerous examples, case studies, and
S.S. Katewa is a Professor and former Head of the Department of Botany at the University College of Science, M.L. Sukhadia University, Udaipur. He is a scholar in plant science, ecology, and ethnobotany, and has coordinated several research projects funded by the UGC and the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.
For over a decade, the by Dr. D. Dave and Dr. S.S. Katewa, published by Cengage Learning , has remained one of the most prescribed textbooks for undergraduate courses across Indian universities. Now in its Second Edition (2e) , this book has become synonymous with a balanced, syllabus-driven approach to understanding the complex web of environmental science.
: Reviewers on Amazon India frequently highlight the book's ability to provide a "lucid idea" of complex environmental topics. However, you can still find it
: Dr. Deeksha Dave and Prof. S.S. Katewa bring extensive research backgrounds in ethnobotany, ecology, and pollution control to the text. Academic Utility
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