Environmental and Pollution Science
Pepper, Ian L.
Gerba, Charles P.
Brusseau, Mark L.
This unique book integrates a large number of subjects in environmental studies and provides a realistic and objective evaluation of pollution as a price we pay for a modern economy. It focuses on the scientific assessment of environmental quality by developing a framework of principles that can be applied to any environmental problem. It addresses tactical issues for managers and government workers such as remediation, environmental monitoring, risk assessment, and management. It can be used by professionals as well as undergraduate students.
* Emphasizes conceptual understanding of environmental impact, integrating the disciplines of biology, chemistry, and mathematics
* Topics cover the fate and transport of contaminants; monitoring and remediation of pollution; sources and characteristics of pollution; and risk assessment and management
* Includes color photos and diagrams, chapter questions and problems, and highlighted key words
Environmental Science, Molecular Biology, Applied Sciences, General, Toxicology, Public Health, Industrial Health & Safety, Environmental, Allied Health & Medical -> Medical -> Toxicology, Allied Health & Medical -> Medical -> Public Health, Allied Health & Medical -> Medical -> General, Physical & Earth Sciences -> Physics -> Integrated Sciences, Biological Sciences & Nutrition -> Environmental Science & Ecology -> Environmental Science, Trades & Technology -> Industrial Health & Safety -> Industrial Health & Safety, Biological Sciences & Nutrition -> Biology -> Molecular & Cell Biology, 771, 030, Professional, Career & Trade -> Law -> Law, 770
| Name in long format: | Environmental and Pollution Science |
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| ISBN-10: | 008049479X |
| ISBN-13: | 9780080494791 |
| Book pages: | 552 |
| Book language: | en |
| Edition: | 2 |
| Binding: | Kindle Edition |
| Publisher: | Academic Press |
| Dimensions: | ePub |
