Environmental science and engineering / J. Glynn Henry and Gary W. Heinke ; with contributions by other scientists and engineers, Ian Burton ... [et al.].
By: Henry, J. Glynn.
Contributor(s): Heinke, Gary W.
Material type: BookPublisher: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, c1996Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xxii, 778 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.ISBN: 0131206508.Subject(s): Environmental sciences | Environmental engineeringDDC classification: 628Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Offers an authoritative perspective on both theory and practice: the authors are world renowned scientists and engineers with academic and practical experience in environmental matters. Focused on current environmental problems, their causes, effects, and solutions, this book explores the basic nature of the natural systems. Using a technical (quantitative) approach -- it maintains a broad perspective that appeals to all, but at the same time is useful to those proceeding further in environmental or sanitary engineering. In addition to the traditional topics of water quality, wastewater treatment, and air pollution, it explains the root causes of environmental problems and clarifies the relationships between natural systems and technology. Provides discussions on solid and hazardous wastes, environmental management, and ethics -- topics seldom found in a single text. Discusses the changing role of technology -- e.g., "preventive technology" as an alternative to traditional "end-of-pipe" solutions. Considers recent data on the causes of environmental problems -- e.g., population and economic growth, energy growth, natural environmental hazards, and environmental disturbances. Expands coverage of such topics as water consumption and drinking water standards; water pollution; scientific background -- e.g., atmospheric sciences, Cryptosporidium.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part 1: Causes of environmental problems -- The nature and scope of environmental problems / Gary W. Heinke -- Population and economic growth / Gary W. Heinke -- Energy growth / O. J. C. Runnalls and Donald Mackay -- Natural environmental hazards / Ian Burton -- Human environmental disturbances / F. Kenneth Hare and Thomas C. Hutchinson -- Part 2: Scientific background -- Physics and chemistry / Gary W. Heinke and J. Glynn Henry -- Atmospheric sciences / F. Kenneth Hare -- Microbiology and epidemiology / Gary W. Heinke -- Ecology / Thomas C. Hutchinson -- Part 3: Technology and control -- Water resources / J. Glynn Henry -- Water supply / Gary W. Heinke -- Water pollution / J. Glynn Henry -- Air Pollution / William J. Moroz -- Solid wastes / J. Glynn Henry -- Hazardous wastes / J. Glynn Henry and O. J. C. Runnalls -- Environmental management / R. Ted Munn, Gary W. Heinke and J. Glynn Henry.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- I Causes of Environmental Problems
- 1 The Nature and Scope of Environmental Problems
- 2 Population and Economic Growth
- 3 Energy Growth
- 4 Natural Environmental Hazards
- 5 Human Environmental Disturbances
- II Scientific Background
- 6 Physics and Chemistry
- 7 Atmospheric Sciences
- 8 Microbiology and Epidemiology
- 9 Ecology
- III Technology and Control
- 10 Water Resources
- 11 Water Supply
- 12 Water Pollution
- 13 Air Pollution
- 14 Solid Wastes
- 15 Hazardous Wastes
- 16 Environmental Management
- Appendix A Symbols, Dimensions, and Units
- Appendix B Physical Properties and Constants
- Appendix C Abbreviations and Symbols
- Appendix D Special Environmental Problems
- Index