Environmental and Pollution Science
| By: | Pepper, Ian L.; Gerba, Charles P.; Brusseau, Mark L. |
| Publisher: | Elsevier S & T |
| Print ISBN: | 9780125515030 |
| eText ISBN: | 9780080494791 |
| Edition: | 2 |
| Format: | Page Fidelity |
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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