Environmental Studies pertain to a systematic analysis of the natural and man-made world encompassing various scientific, economic, social and ethical aspects.
Human impacts leading to large scale degradation of the environment have aroused global concern on environmental issues in the recent years. The apex court has, hence, issued directive to impart environmental literacy to all.
In this book the fundamental concepts of environmental studies have been introduced and analysed in a simple manner strictly as per the module syllabus designed by the U.G.C. for undergraduate course in science, humanities, engineering, medicine, pharmacy, commerce, management and law. Besides the book will also be useful for those appearing in various competitive exams since environmental issues now find a focus in most of such examinations. The contents of the book will be of interest to all educationists, planners and policy makers.
Key features of the book include a simple and holistic approach with illustrations, tables and specific case studies mainly in the Indian context. The basic terminologies have been defined in the text while introducing the topics and some useful terms mentioned in the text have been explained in the glossary for an easy grasp by students of all disciplines. About the Author
Anubha Kaushik is Professor and Dean, University School of Environment Management, GGS Indraprastha University, Dwarka, New Delhi. Earlier, she has been Professor, Dean and Chairperson, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, G J University of Science and Technology, Hisar, India. She obtained her doctorate from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra and has been teaching ecology and environmental sciences in M D University, Rohtak, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra and G J University of Science and Technology, Hisar for the last 30 years. She has won 8 Gold Medals in her academic career and was awarded Dr. BR Ambedkar Fellowship Award and Gold Medal and various National Scholarships/ Fellowships. She has published a large number of research papers in national and international journals of repute and guided several PG and PhD students. She is in the editorial board of several national and international journals and reviewer of many international journals on environment. She has attended many national and international conferences, seminars, workshops and chaired technical sessions in some of them. She has been a member of the Appellate Authority, Haryana; a member of State Steering Committee of National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan; Nominee, State Environmental Protection Council, Haryana; Resource Person of United States Educational Foundation in India (USEFI, Fulbright) at International Round Table (SAARC) on Environment and Health and member of several other prestigious academic and advisory committees of University Grants Commission, All India Radio and various Indian universities.
C P Kaushik superannuated in March 2013 as Professor, Dean and Chairman, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering. He has been Dean, Academic Affairs, G J University of Science and Technology, Hisar, India. He obtained his MPhil and Doctorate from the University of Delhi, Delhi. He has a vast teaching and research experience of 37 years of which more than 17 years as a Professor. He was awarded various National Scholarships/Fellowships during his academic and research career. He has a large number of research publications in national and international journals of repute. He has guided several MPhil, MTech and PhD students and has handled a number of major research and consultancy projects. He has attended many national and international conferences and chaired technical sessions in some of them. He also organised many national and international conferences, seminars, workshops and consortia. He had been member of several prestigious committees of Ministry of Human Resource Development, GOl, University Grants Commission, Department of Science and Technology, National Council of Educational Research and Training, National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Department of Environment, Govt. of Haryana and academic and administrative bodies of various Indian universities.
