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Taylor & Francis Ltd Introduction To Environmental Management 2009 Edition by Mary K. Theodore, Louis Theodore
It is hard to imagine an area of study or a discipline in which a basic knowledge of the issues would not be beneficial, since environmental concerns are very much in the public consciousness. Written at a level that is accessible to students in all disciplines, Introduction to Environmental Management translates complex environmental issues into understandable terms. This book gives students and practitioners an understanding of regulations, pollutants, and waste management that they can take into whatever field or business they pursue. Sections include:Overview - introduces environmental issues, regulations, and types of pollutantsAir - covers issues related to air pollution, including how air pollution can be controlled and the quality of indoor air Water - discusses the problems of pollution in water and methods to control itSolid Waste - examines the different types of solid waste, such as hazardous, medical, and nuclear, as well as treatment techniques for each Pollution Prevention - focuses on pollution prevention in areas such as health, safety, and accident prevention; energy conservation; and waste reductionRisk - examines how environmental risks are perceived and communicated, and how individuals can be educated about themOther Areas of Interest - includes coverage of electromagnetic fields, environmental implications of nanotechnology, and ethical issues as they relate to the environmentA complete teaching tool, this book offers a combination of insightful coverage, concise language, and convenient pedagogical features. OverviewIntroduction to Environmental IssuesEnvironmental Regulations International Regulations ISO 14KMulti-media Concerns and AnalysisPollution SourcesEffects of Pollution Green Chemistry Sustainability AirAir Pollution Dispersion Modeling Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming Air Toxics Indoor Air Quality Vapor Intrusion WaterWater Chemistry Safe Drinking WaterIndustrial Wastewater ManagementMunicipal Wastewater Management Dispersion Modeling in Water Systems Acid Rain Solid Waste Municipal Waste Management Industrial Waste Management Hospital Waste Management Nuclear Waste Management Underground Storage Tanks Superfund AsbestosMetals Pollution Prevention The Pollution Prevention Concept Pollution Prevention Applications Introduction to Health, Safety, and Accident Management Health, Safety, and Accident Management Application Introduction to Energy Conservation Energy Conservation Applications Architecture in the Environment: History, Practice, and ChangeRisk Introduction to Environmental Risk Assessment Health Risk Assessment Hazard Risk Assessment Public Perception of Risk Communicating Environment Risk Other Areas of Interest The EPA Dilemma Electromagnetic Fields (EMF's)Noise Pollution Used Oil Environmental Audits Environmental Economics Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology Environmental Ethics Environmental Justice