Environmental Science And Engineering

Focused On Current Environmental Problems, Their Causes, Effects, And Solutions, This Text Explores The Basic Nature Of The Natural Systems. Using A Technical (quantitative) Approach - Unusual For A Book At The Introductory Level - It Maintains A Broad Perspective That Appeals To All Students, But At The Same Time Is Useful To Those Proceeding Further In Environmental Or Sanitary Engineering. *features Unusually Broad And Balanced Coverage Of Topics: In Addition To The Traditional Topics Of Water Quality, Wastewater Treatment, And Air Pollution, It Explains The Root Causes Of Environmental Problems And Clarifies The Relationships Between Natural Systems And Technology. *provides Discussions On Solid And Hazardous Wastes, Environmental Management, And Ethics - Topics Seldom Found In A Single Text. *offers An Authoritative Perspective On Both Theory And Practice: The Authors Are World Renowned Scientists And Engineers With Academic And Practical Experience In Environmental Matters. *new - Discusses The Changing Role Of Technology - E.g., Preventive Technology As An Alternative To Traditional End-of-pipe Solutions. *new - Considers Recent Data On The Causes Of Environmental Proble