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Main Title Dealing with Contaminated Sites From Theory towards Practical Application / [electronic resource] :
Type EBOOK
Author Swartjes, Frank A.
Publisher Springer Netherlands,
Year Published 2011
Call Number GE1-350
ISBN 9789048197576
Subjects Environmental sciences ; Environmental management ; Environmental Medicine ; Environmental toxicology ; Soil conservation
Internet Access
Description Access URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-9757-6
Collation XXVIII, 1114p. 109 illus. online resource.
Notes
Due to license restrictions, this resource is available to EPA employees and authorized contractors only
Contents Notes
Part I: Introduction -- Part II: Site Investigation -- Part III: Human Health Aspects -- Part IV: Ecological Aspects -- Part VI: Risk Management -- Part VII: Frameworks. This standard work on contaminated site management covers the whole chain of steps involved in contaminated site management, from sampling to remediation. An important focus throughout the book has been on Risk Assessment. In addition, the book will include in-depth theories on soil contamination, along with offering possibilities for practical applications. More than sixty of the world's top experts from Europe, the USA, Australia and Canada have contributed to this book. The twenty-five chapters in this book offer relevant information for experienced scientists, students, consultants and regulators, as well as for 'new players' in contaminated site management.