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Summary
Summary
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.
Table of Contents
Part I : Politics and Policy of Pollution; |
Chapter 1 The Political Environment; |
Chapter 2 Forensic (legal) Solutions; |
Chapter 3: Educatioonal Solutions |
Part II Scientific and Technical Solutions; |
Chapter 4: EconomicSolutions; |
Chapter 5: Physical(Engineering) Solutions; |
Chapter 6: Biological Solutions; |
Chapter 7 Hydrogen Energy Solutions; |
Chapter 8 Chemical Solutions; |
Chapter 9 Electrical and Thermal Solutions; |
Chapter 10 Medical Solutions |
Chapter 11: Industrial and Municipal Collaborative Solutions |
Chapter 12: Industrial Ecology Solutions |
Part III International Aspects |
Chapter 13: Rural and Developing Country Solutions |
Chapter 14: International Solutions |
Part IV Summary |
Chapter 15: Summary |