Principles of Environmental Science and Technology
Principles of Environmental Science and Technology
There is special emphasis on modelling and integrated assessment. This book is different because it stresses the societal, cultural and historical dimensions of environmental problems.
This is a much revised and expanded version of the author's previous book Principles of Environmental Science (1988), also published by Elsevier.
Thoroughly revised and up-dated edition of a highly successful textbook.
The concept of mass balance is carried throughout the text as a tool for problem solving. The book includes more extensive coverage of chemistry, biology, and hydrology than other books in this field.
Introduction to Environmental Science and Technology
This book provides an in-depth examination of six key principles that have been incorporated into international treaties and the national laws of many countries: * ecological sustainability * the polluter pays principle * the precautionary ...
This book studies the techniques of construction technology and services, and the principles of environmental and materials science and their applications.
New to this Edition: - Expansion upon the environmental narrative with coverage of contemporary topics such as carbon, lifetime performance and rating schemes - Additional figures, images and sub-topics in chapters - An updated section on ...
With over 8500 entries, this informative dictionary addresses the social, legal, political and economic aspects of the environment and conservation as well as the scientific terms.