Product Description

An authoritative introduction to the scientific principles underlying environmental pollution, this book covers the transport, toxicity, and analysis of pollutants and discusses the major types of contaminant chemicals. Students will gain an understanding of the scientific principles of pollution at the chemical level and be able to approach the contentious issues in a rational way. Taking a pollution oriented approach, the authors discuss legislative limits, analysis of metals, oestrogenic chemicals, indoor and vehicular pollution, pesticides, dioxin-like substances, and more.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #901521 in Books
• Published on: 1997-02-13
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 416 pages

Customer Reviews

A good source of information
I used this book as a source of information while studying for a BSc Degree in Applied Environmental Sciences. I found it to be interesting and informative, and a good point of reference.