Environmental Solutions
Series: | Industrial biotechnology |
Publisher: | Academic Press |
Subject: | Sanitary engineering, Environmental engineering, Green technology. |
Authors: | Nelson Leonard Nemerow |
Pages: | 451 pages |
Binding: | Hardcover |
ISBN: | 9780120884414 |
Call No: | TD 145. E576 2005 |
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 Environmental Solutions 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.