Kenneth Mellanby – författare

Pesticides and Pollution examines the problems of pollution of air, land, river, and the sea, by herbicides, pesticides, sewage, industrial effluents, gases, radiation, leakages, over-drainage, mistakes and mismanagement, in Britain to-day.From an objective and scientific standpoint, Dr. Mellanby examines the problems of pollution of air, land, river, and the sea, by herbicides, pesticides, sewage, industrial effluents, gases, radiation, leakages, over-drainage, mistakes and mismanagement, in Britain to-day. He sets out to placate neither farmers nor naturalists, but to explain in each case what is happening, to point to both dangers and practical necessities, and to discuss what steps should be taken.Dr. Mellanby is Director of the Nature Conservancy's Monks Wood Experimental Station, was head of the Entomology department at Rothamsted, and for many years before that did research in medical entomology both in Britain and the tropics.

Farming and Wildlife argues forcefully that wild species are, in fact, beneficial to the land as a whole: without them its productivity will fall and farming will inevitably suffer. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.comFarming and wildlife affect each other in many, often subtle, ways. Yet most recent developments in farming have been harmful to wild plants and animals. As the land is made to yield more, so rare species become rarer or extinct, and even common ones are now absent from large areas of the country. This timely and provocative book argues forcefully that wild species are, in fact, beneficial to the land as a whole: without them its productivity will fall and farming will inevitably suffer.The main changes in farming practice and their environmental effects are dealt with systematically. Successive chapters discuss arable cropping, grassland management, animal husbandry, hedgerow removal, land drainage and the use of pesticides. Considered also are the care of the soil and its inhabitants - important and often overlooked forms of wildlife - possible damage to livestock by diseases of wild animals, and the effects of hunting and shooting. Professor Mellanby writes throughout with an understanding of the problems of both farmers and conservationists. This is a most persuasive account of why they should now work together to preserve the countryside's fauna and flora.Professor Kenneth Mellanby is the author of the highly acclaimed New Naturalist volume Pesticides and Pollution. He is the Founder-Director of the Monks Wood Experimental Station, which was the main research station of the Nature Conservancy, Chairman of the Watch Trust, President of the Cambridgeshire branch of the Ramblers Association, and has for many years been closely involved in all aspects of farming and conservation.

First published in 1958, The Birth of Nigeria's University tells the story of how Dr Kenneth Mellanby, the 'Principal Designate', acquired five square miles of unsurveyed bush, and created there what is now accepted as one of the leading universities in Nigeria. Although Dr Mellanby modestly disclaims much of the credit for this achievement, it is realised in university circles that it was his energy and enthusiasm that was largely responsible for the rapid growth of University College, Ibadan, and for the high academic status it has now achieved.The book is the story of a successful struggle against many difficulties, including bad planning by experts in Britain and Africa, 'red tape', indifference and procrastination. The author shows how it was impossible to divorce higher education from politics. He pungently but good humouredly criticises many well-known figures in the educational and colonial worlds. Race relations play a large part in this story and the author paints a picture of black and white races working together as equals. This is an important historical reference work for scholars and researchers of African history, African education and African studies.

First published in 1958, The Birth of Nigeria's University tells the story of how Dr Kenneth Mellanby, the 'Principal Designate', acquired five square miles of unsurveyed bush, and created there what is now accepted as one of the leading universities in Nigeria. Although Dr Mellanby modestly disclaims much of the credit for this achievement, it is realised in university circles that it was his energy and enthusiasm that was largely responsible for the rapid growth of University College, Ibadan, and for the high academic status it has now achieved.The book is the story of a successful struggle against many difficulties, including bad planning by experts in Britain and Africa, 'red tape', indifference and procrastination. The author shows how it was impossible to divorce higher education from politics. He pungently but good humouredly criticises many well-known figures in the educational and colonial worlds. Race relations play a large part in this story and the author paints a picture of black and white races working together as equals. This is an important historical reference work for scholars and researchers of African history, African education and African studies.

First published in 1958, The Birth of Nigeria's University tells the story of how Dr Kenneth Mellanby, the ‘Principal Designate’, acquired five square miles of unsurveyed bush, and created there what is now accepted as one of the leading universities in Nigeria. Although Dr Mellanby modestly disclaims much of the credit for this achievement, it is realised in university circles that it was his energy and enthusiasm that was largely responsible for the rapid growth of University College, Ibadan, and for the high academic status it has now achieved.The book is the story of a successful struggle against many difficulties, including bad planning by experts in Britain and Africa, ‘red tape’, indifference and procrastination. The author shows how it was impossible to divorce higher education from politics. He pungently but good humouredly criticises many well-known figures in the educational and colonial worlds. Race relations play a large part in this story and the author paints a picture of black and white races working together as equals. This is an important historical reference work for scholars and researchers of African history, African education and African studies.

The Watt Committee on Energy became active in of the effects on buildings, for instance. Proposals the study of Acid Rain during 1982. Perhaps the for action should therefore concentrate on measures only aspect of the subject that has become more that promise a real improvement as a result of certain during the subsequent five years is that the expenditure. expression 'Acid Rain' is used loosely in public The Watt Committee's study of this subject has been in two phases. The first dealt with the nature debate for a complex of industrial and environ­ mental phenomena. Among these, Acid Rain in the of the problem, and culminated in the publication straightforward meaning of the words-rain and of Watt Committee Report No. 14 in 1984. That perhaps snow having a significantly high level of Report was divided into four sections, each of acidity-is of only limited importance. To represent which was prepared by a sub-group of the working this perspective, therefore, the Watt Committee Ex­ group: they dealt respectively with the fate of air­ borne pollution, vegetation and soils, fresh water ecutive decided that the study leading to the present Report should be entitled 'Air Pollution, Acid Rain and remedial strategy. In the second phase, these and the Environment'. sub-groups have brought their sections up-to-date The Watt Committee's interest in Acid Rain and a fifth sub-group was appointed to study arises from the fact that, among its causes, the buildings and non-living materials.

The Watt Committee on Energy became active in of the effects on buildings, for instance. Proposals the study of Acid Rain during 1982. Perhaps the for action should therefore concentrate on measures only aspect of the subject that has become more that promise a real improvement as a result of certain during the subsequent five years is that the expenditure. expression ''Acid Rain'' is used loosely in public The Watt Committee''s study of this subject has been in two phases. The first dealt with the nature debate for a complex of industrial and environ­ mental phenomena. Among these, Acid Rain in the of the problem, and culminated in the publication straightforward meaning of the words-rain and of Watt Committee Report No. 14 in 1984. That perhaps snow having a significantly high level of Report was divided into four sections, each of acidity-is of only limited importance. To represent which was prepared by a sub-group of the working this perspective, therefore, the Watt Committee Ex­ group: they dealt respectively with the fate of air­ borne pollution, vegetation and soils, fresh water ecutive decided that the study leading to the present Report should be entitled ''Air Pollution, Acid Rain and remedial strategy. In the second phase, these and the Environment''. sub-groups have brought their sections up-to-date The Watt Committee''s interest in Acid Rain and a fifth sub-group was appointed to study arises from the fact that, among its causes, the buildings and non-living materials.