Edition |
3rd ed. |
Description |
xvi, 585 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Understanding pollution -- Reducing risk, reducing pollution -- Chemical toxicity -- Chemical exposures and risk assessment -- Air pollution -- Acid deposition -- Global climate change -- Stratospheric ozone depletion -- Water pollution -- Drink |
Summary |
Starting with the definition of pollution and how pollutants behave, this text progresses to covering air and water pollution basics, pollution and global change, solid waste, and pollution in the home. |
Subject |
Pollution -- Environmental aspects.
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Pollution.
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Pollutants.
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Environmental quality.
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ISBN |
9780521518666 (hbk.) |
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0521518660 (hbk.) |
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9780521736695 (pbk.) |
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0521736692 (pbk.) |
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