Encyclopedia of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fifth by James R. Pfafflin,Edward N. Ziegler

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By James R. Pfafflin,Edward N. Ziegler

thoroughly revised and up to date, Encyclopedia of Environmental technological know-how and Engineering, 5th variation spans the whole spectrum of environmental technology and engineering. nonetheless the main finished, authoritative reference to be had during this box, the enormous two-volume encyclopedia has elevated to incorporate 87 articles on subject matters starting from acid rain, pollution, and group wellbeing and fitness, to environmental legislations, instrumentation, modeling, replacement power, toxicology, radioactive waste, and water remedy. The articles were widely revised and up-to-date, new ones were further to hide the most recent advancements with regards to modern day environmental difficulties. the result's a reference paintings that offers the data essential to comprehend, deal with, and reply to threats to the human environment.

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