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Handbook of Environmental Management and Technology by Gwendolyn Burke, Louis Theodore and Ben Ramnarine Singh (2004, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-100471722375
ISBN-139780471722373
eBay Product ID (ePID)43897472

Product Key Features

Number of Pages820 Pages
Publication NameHandbook of Environmental Management and Technology
LanguageEnglish
SubjectEnvironmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Environmental Economics, Environmental / General
Publication Year2004
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, Science, Business & Economics
AuthorGwendolyn Burke, Louis Theodore, Ben Ramnarine Singh
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.8 in
Item Weight40.4 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition21
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal628
Table Of ContentINTRODUCTION TO THE ISSUES. Environmental Management Overview. International Environmental Concerns. Multimedia Analyses. Regulatory Framework. Mobile and Stationary Sources of Pollution. AIR POLLUTION MANAGEMENT ISSUES. Atmospheric Dispersion. Air Pollution Control Equipment. Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming. Acid Rain. Indoor Air Quality. Noise Pollution. WATER POLLUTION MANAGEMENT ISSUES. Water Pollution Modeling and Control. Municipal Wastewater Treatment. Industrial Wastewater Treatment. SOLID AND RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES. Municipal Waste Management. Medical Waste Management. Asbestos. Used Oil. Radioactive Waste Management. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES. Hazardous Waste Incineration. Small Quantity Generators. Household Hazardous Waste. Superfund. Underground Storage Tanks. Metals. POLLUTION PREVENTION. Pollution Prevention Approaches. Domestic Solutions. Waste Reduction. Energy Conservation. Architectural Considerations. ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS. Electromagnetic Fields. Monitoring Methods. Health and Safety. Accident and Emergency Management. Environmental Training. Economic Considerations. NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND APPROACHES. Bioremediation. Soil Vapor Extraction. Biofiltration. RISK RELATED TOPICS. Risk-Based Decision Making. Environmental Risk Assessment. Health Risk Assessment. Hazard Risk Assessment. Environmental Communication. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS. ISO 14000. Environmental Audits. Environmental Ethics. Environmental Justice. Appendices. Index.
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisEines der wenigen Bucher, das alle Aspekte des Umweltmanagements und der Umwelttechnik abdeckt! Im Ruckblick werden Probleme der Umweltverschmutzung und ihre Losung ausfuhrlich diskutiert, und zwar allgemeinverstandlich: Auch Leser ohne umfangreiches technisches Hintergrundwissen konnen mithalten. Ein hervorragendes Nachschlagewerk! (04/00), Learn how to respond to the complex problems encountered in environmental management Highlighting all aspects of the spectrum of environmental control, this text provides a historical perspective on pollution problems and solutions, and offers an introduction to the specialized literature in this and related areas., Learn how to respond to the complex problems encountered in environmental management Highlighting all aspects of the spectrum of environmental control, this text provides a historical perspective on pollution problems and solutions, and offers an introduction to the specialized literature in this and related areas. It includes: Introduction to the issues Air pollution management issues Water pollution management issues Solid and radioactive waste management issues Hazardous waste management issues Pollution prevention Additional environmental concerns and management considerations New technologies and approaches Risk-related topics Recent developments Appendices, A valuable resource for a wide range of technical, scientific, and regulatory issues Praise for the Handbook of Environmental Management and Technology, Second Edition "It covers a wide range of aspects of environmental management and control, as well as background issues . . ." Industry and Environment, Vol. 23, no. 1-2, January-June 2000 "This handbook is intended primarily for engineers, industrial hygienists, health and safety officers, and plant engineers and managers, although some material may be of interest to lawyers, the news media, and regulatory officials." SciTech Book News, Vol. 24, No. 4, December 2000 "This is one of the few books to highlight the different aspects of environmental management and control." International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Vol. 80, No. 296, 2001 "well-written and a pleasure to read . . . I recommend the book as a resource text for libraries. It actually could be used as a course text." Journal of Hazardous Materials, Vol. 89, No. 1, January 2002 Unique among titles on this subject, the Handbook of Environmental Management and Technology, Second Edition highlights all aspects of the spectrum of environmental control. The authors provide a historical perspective on pollution problems and solutions, and offer an introduction to the specialized literature in this and related areas. The book offers material to individuals with a limited technical background to enable them to better cope with some of the complex problems encountered in environmental management today. The text is divided into ten sections: Introduction to the issues Air pollution management issues Water pollution management issues Solid and radioactive waste management issues Hazardous waste management issues Pollution prevention Additional environmental concerns and management considerations New technologies and approaches Risk-related topics Recent developments Appendices
LC Classification NumberTD145