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ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
Environmental SolutionsEnvironmental Problems and the All-inclusive global, scientific, political, legal, economic, medical, and engineering bases to solve them
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By
Franklin Agardy, President, Forensic Management Associates, San Mateo, CA
Nelson Nemerow, Consulting Environmental EngineerEncinitas, CA

Description
In our changing world, society demands more comprehensive and thoughtful solutions from environmental engineers, environmental consultants and scientists dealing with the degradation of our environment. Lead by Nelson Nemerow and Franklin Agardy, experts in business, academia, government and practice have been brought together in this book to provide guidance for these environmental professionals. The reader is presented with a variety of solutions to common and not so common environmental problems which lay the groundwork for environmental advocates to decide which solutions will work best for their particular circumstances. This book discusses chemical, biological, physical, forensic, medical, international, economic, political, industrial-collaborative solutions and solutions for rural and developing countries giving readers the freedom to evaluate a variety of options and make informed decisions. End of chapter questions and additional resources are included making this an invaluable teaching tool and ideal reference for those currently involved in improving and preserving our environment.

Audience
Environmental engineers, civil engineers, governmental policy makers and regulators, chemical engineers, academics, environmental consultants, administrative workers and industrial decision makers concerned with environmental issues.

Contents


Part I: Politics and Policy of Pollution
Chapter One: The Political Environment Chapter Two: Forensic (legal) Solutions Chapter Three: Educatioonal Solutions

Part II: Scientific and Technical Solutions
Chapter Four: EconomicSolutions Chapter Five: Physical(Engineering) Solutions Chapter Six: Biological Solutions Chapter Seven: Hydrogen Energy Solutions Chapter Eight: Chemical Solutions Chapter Nine: Electrical and Thermal Solutions Chapter Ten: Medical Solutions Chapter Eleven: Industrial and Municipal Collaborative Solutions Chapter Twelve: Industrial Ecology Solutions

Part III: International Aspects
Chapter Thirteen: Rural and Developing Country Solutions Chapter Fourteen: International Solutions

Part IV: Summary
Chapter Fifteen: Summary

Bibliographic & ordering Information
Hardbound, 480 pages, publication date: AUG-2005
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-088441-4
ISBN-10: 0-12-088441-0
Imprint: ACADEMIC PRESS
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Last update: 29 Aug 2008
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