Taxmann’s Environmental Studies by Sanjay Kumar Batra for CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) – 5th Edition April 2021.

This book is a comprehensive & authentic book on ‘Environmental Studies’. This book is an imperative educational resource that will be of value and interest to everyone seeking to broaden their understanding of the science behind environmental issues.

This book aims to fulfill the requirement of following students:

• Environmental Studies (AECC-I) under CBCS-LOCF Programme
• Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board
• School of Open Learning of University of Delhi
• Various Central Universities throughout India

The Present Publication is the 5^th Edition, authored by Dr. Sanjay Kumar Batra, Dr. Kanchan Batra & Prof. Harpreet Kaur, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Written in accordance with the University Grants Commission syllabus] for CBCS, comprising compulsory core module for all undergraduate courses in the Universities all over India
• [Simple & Systematic Manner of Presentation] The subject-matter is presented in a simple, systematic method along with comprehensive explanation of the concept and theories underlying environmental studies
• [Format of Presentation] Each chapter includes a broad introduction that provides conceptual outline followed by point-wise elucidation of each topic
• [Student-Oriented Book] This book has been developed, keeping in mind the following factors:
  • Interaction of the author/teacher with his/her students in the class-room
  • Shaped by the author/teachers experience of teaching the subject-matter at different levels
  • Reaction and responses of students have also been incorporated at different places in the book
• [Case-studies] are covered in this book comprehensively from both Indian and Global scenarios
• [Coverage of Subjective/Objective Type Questions] including previous year examination question of University of Delhi
• Past Exam Question Papers of Delhi University are given at the end for reference
  • Open Book Exam (for ex-students)
  • Environmental Studies Paper – 2021 (OBE) Semester-1
• [Comprehensive Reporting of Key Topics] like the following:
  • Ecosystem
  • Natural Resources
  • Biodiversity
  • Disaster Management
  • Greenhouse Effect
  • Endangered Species
• [Coverage of Environmental Issues] This book also includes comprehensive coverage of environmental issues such as Pollution, Ozone layer depletion, Global warming and conservation of biodiversity
• [Case Studies and Brief Sketches] of successful entrepreneurial stories have been incorporated
• Special update on Environment policies and Human Population Growth
• Contents of this book are as follows:
  • Introduction to Environmental Studies
  • Ecosystems
  • Natural Resources
  • Biodiversity & Conservation
  • Environmental Pollution
  • Environmental Policies and Practices
  • Human Communities and the Environment