Understanding Environmental Pollution
A Primer
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1997
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-0-521-56210-2 (ISBN)
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-0-521-56210-2 (ISBN)
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A comprehensive introduction to local and global pollution issues, for undergraduate students.
A lucidly written and thorough approach to comprehending pollution issues, Understanding Environmental Pollution systematically addresses issues from global stratospheric ozone depletion to personal pollution in the home. Dr Hill identifies pollutants and their sources, addresses the risks to humans and the environment, and discusses what is being done to reduce emissions. Although it focuses on the United States, this book considers the global implications of local pollution and stresses both individual and corporate responsibility. The book provides basic concepts in toxicology and risk assessment next to contrary opinions on major issues, enabling curious undergraduate students to evaluate environmental problems, realising that there may not be a 'right' answer. It is a perfect text for introducing students to pollution problems and to earth science.
A lucidly written and thorough approach to comprehending pollution issues, Understanding Environmental Pollution systematically addresses issues from global stratospheric ozone depletion to personal pollution in the home. Dr Hill identifies pollutants and their sources, addresses the risks to humans and the environment, and discusses what is being done to reduce emissions. Although it focuses on the United States, this book considers the global implications of local pollution and stresses both individual and corporate responsibility. The book provides basic concepts in toxicology and risk assessment next to contrary opinions on major issues, enabling curious undergraduate students to evaluate environmental problems, realising that there may not be a 'right' answer. It is a perfect text for introducing students to pollution problems and to earth science.
1. Understanding pollution; 2. The waste management hierarchy; 3. An introduction to toxicology; 4. Environmental risk assessment; 5. Air pollution; 6. Air pollution and global change; 7. Water pollution; 8. Solid waste; 9. Metals; 10. Pesticides; 11. Environmental estrogens; 12. Energy production and use; 13. Pollution at home.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 13.10.1997 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 33 Tables, unspecified; 3 Halftones, unspecified; 29 Line drawings, unspecified |
| Verlagsort | Cambridge |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 183 x 262 mm |
| Gewicht | 910 g |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz |
| ISBN-10 | 0-521-56210-4 / 0521562104 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-521-56210-2 / 9780521562102 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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