By
E. Popek, California, USA
Description
An excellent introduction to the real world of environmental work, this title helps both college students and working professionals improve
their understanding of the data collection process. It covers all phases of data collection (planning, field sampling, laboratory analysis,
and data quality assessment), and is a single source comprehensive reference for the resolution of the most common problems that environmental
professionals face daily in their work.
Why This Title
This title is written in a clear and logical manner that is accessible to
environmental professionals of all disciplines. It contains hundreds of practical tips on planning, sampling, and interactions with analytical
laboratories. Having this text as a desk reference will greatly improve skills in planning and sampling, and elevate understanding of
chemical data to a new level.
This topic is of importance to a wide range of environmental professionals from a variety of disciplines
(see audience). Written by a practicing professional for practicing professionals, this handbook provides everything an environmental
professional needs to know to competently collect environmental chemical data.
Audience:
For environmental professionals of all disciplines including geologists, chemists and engineers. Graduate students specializing in environmental studies.
