In his latest book, the Handbook of Environmental Engineering, esteemed author Frank Spellman provides a practical view of pollution and its impact on the natural environment. Driven by the hope of a sustainable future, he stresses the importance of environmental law and resource sustainability, and offers a wealth of information based on real-world observations and his many years of expert experience. The book offers a basic overview of environmental pollution, emphasizes key terms, and addresses specific concepts in advanced algebra, fundamental engineering, and statistics. The author considers socioeconomic, political, and cultural influences, and provides an understanding of how to effectively treat and prevent air pollution, implement industrial hygiene principles, and manage solid waste, water, and wastewater operations. This book addresses the cause and effect of environmental issues, and introduces concepts on how to mitigate them, comply with environmental laws, and implement practices to help prevent future damage.
- Examines the ramifications and impacts of pollution
- Details the multiple benefits derived from environmental remediation
- Describes engineering controls and remediation procedures
- Discusses various remediation techniques for environmental spills
- Contains numerous tables and illustrations to supplement the material
Both Technical and Nontechnical
The Handbook of Environmental Engineering is written in a down-to-earth style for a wide audience, as it appeals to technical readers, consultants, and policy makers, as well as a wide range of general readers.
- ISBN10 1498708617
- ISBN13 9781498708616
- Publish Date 8 September 2015
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
- Imprint Productivity Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 750
- Language English