Mining and Environmental Science, , S K Tiwari, Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd., 9788126914074

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Mining and Environmental Science

S K Tiwari (Author)

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Minerals may be located very near Earth's surface or may lie at great depths below the surface. In both cases, Mining methods involve the removal of rock, Soil and Vegetation from an area, which has the potential to greatly impact the environment. Indeed, mining is of great Importance to people, but the Effects of mining on the Environment and the Health of Organisms is of great concern to Environmental scientists. Mining has been particularly demanding in recent decades, as the extent of its effects on the environment have became more clear and General public concern over this issue has increased.

This textbook on mining and environment provides a comprehensive view of environment and studies in detail the pertinent aspects of mining of coal, lead, zinc, limestone, phosphate and uranium. Pollution problems in mining areas related to air, water, noise and health hazards as well as land degradation, subsidence and deforestation have been discussed along with remedial Measures such as land reclamation, revegetation, environmental monitoring, impact assessment and environmental management. Mining Laws with special reference to safety issues, Vision for future mining and application of remote sensing in environmental management are also included wherever needed.

The book is meant for the students, Teachers and researchers of Geology, Geography, Environmental Science and Mining Engineering at University level. It will also be of immense Help to students preparing for competitive examinations like UGC-CSIR (NET), GATE and SLET for JRF and lectureship eligibility in universities and colleges as well as GSI, ONGC, OIL, CIL, CGWB, NMDC, etc. and also for administrative services (IAS, IPS, IPS, PCS, etc.).

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About the author

S K Tiwari

Dr. Shiv Kumar Tiwari (1941) took his B.A. (1962) and M.A. (1964) degrees in First Division. He is the first Ph.D. recipient in Geography from Jabalpur University and the first Indian geographer to successfully complete a doctorate research in Biogeography. He has worked in Government Post-Graduate Colleges of Madhya Pradesh since 1964 as Lecturer, Assistant Professor and Professor. He now holds the post of Head of the Department of Tribal Studies in Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur. Dr. Tiwari has so far authored more than a dozen books in diverse academic fields. His books "Readings in Indian Zoogeography" "Zoogeography of India and South East Asia" and "Zoogeography of Indian Amphibians" are widely recognized works in the field of Zoogeography. He has four times been assigned to write books for collegiate education by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. "The Rajgond" his fifth book in this field, was also published by Agam Kal Prakasan (1992). Dr. Tiwari has written many research papers, general articles and monographs. He has so far directed six research Projects funded by UGC, ICSSR and Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology. His works have been acknowledged by National and International Research Institutes like RMRC (Indian Council of Medical Research, AIU (Association of Indian Universities), Smithsonian Institute of Woodrow Wilson Centre, USA and University College, London, UK.

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