Publisher's Synopsis
The "Encyclopedia of Environmental Science and Engineering" has gathered together the contributions of leading international authorities into a single comprehensive work covering the entire field of environmental science and engineering.;These authors represent a wide variety of academic, industrial and research establishments, including the Environmental Protection Agency, the New York Lung Association, the Institute of Nuclear Research-Taiwan, Exxon Research Corporation, Bell Laboratories and the University of Birmingham. The articles cover a vast range of environmental topics, many of which are specialized, but which often cross traditional boundaries proving that environmental studies are truly interdisciplinary. In this third edition, the articles have been extensively updated and many new articles have been added to cover the latest in-depth developments relevant to today's environmental problems. The result is a reference work that seeks to provide the basic information necessary to understand - and ultimately, to manage and respond to threats to - the human environment. Thus, this encyclopedia may be an important source for all environmental scientists and engineers, as well as for public officials and administrators.
