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system, a society that consumes less and conserves more is ecologically desirable. This definition contrasts with the scientific definition of ecology which describes the interaction among living organisms and their relationship to the physical environment. This book is recommended as a library reference.
Balancing Economic Growth & Environmental Goals. Proceedings of a symposium sponsored by the American Council for Capital Formation, Center for Policy Research, Washington, DC; 1994. 143 pp. (ISBN l-884032-02-8) softcover. Ever since the first laws on environmental protection, there has been an argument on the cost of environmental controls and benefits derived from them. This volume provides an answer on the costs and benefits of solid waste management and other environmental controls. The volume is written by economists and uses economical language. An interesting and disturbing chapter deals with the impact of requirements for cleaning contaminated soil on economic development in the US. Law makers of various countries would be well advised to read this chapter if they are considering the enactment of relevant laws. In the U.S., federal and state legislatures should refer to this chapter. This volume is highly recommended for those who are concerned with the economic impact of environmental regulations.
Unit Operations in Environmental Engineering. Robert Noyes, ed. Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ; 1994. 498 pp. (ISBN O-8155-1343-7) $76.00 hardcover. This book provides an overview of certain treatment technologies used in the management of waste. The eight chapters of the book describe treatments based on specific principals such as biological and chemical treatments. The information appears to have been derived from reports of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The book does not contain unit operations normally found in chemical engineering books. Instead, the author provides basic descriptions of approaches to various technologies.
Risk Assessment-Principles and Applications for Hazardous Waste and Related Sites. Peter K. LaGoy. Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ. 1994. 248 pp. (ISBN O-8155-1349-6) $48.00 hardcover. This book is an overview of risk assessment methods currently used by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for remediation of uncontrolled haz-
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ardous waste sites. Although the author briefly discusses fundamental aspects of various segments of risk assessment, the emphasis is how EPA applies risk methods. The author’s two-case studies (one for a crop duster airfield and one for a metal plating operation) are indicative of the practical knowledge of the author.
Managing Global Genetic Resources-Agricultural Crop issues and Policies. Committee on Agriculture, National Research Council. National Academy Press, Washington, DC; 1993.480 pp. (ISBN o-309-04430-8) $49.95 hardcover. This report, prepared by a panel of the National Research Council, provides the scientific foundation for genetic preservation of agricultural crops. The authors argue that retention of currently available plants used in agriculture in various countries of the world is important because of their potential in the development new useful plants for feeding future populations of the world. The report addresses complex issues, such as ownership of various currently available plants and plants that may be derived from them. It also addresses pest control requirements. The somewhat less than perfect editorial management of the report should not deter the readers from using this report. The book is highly recommended as a personal copy and as a library reference.
A Brief History of Pollution. Adam Markham. St. Martin’s Press, New York, NY, 1994. 162 pp. (ISBN O-312-12368-X) $39.95 hardcover; $15.95 softcover.
In Situ Bioremediation. 2nd ed. Bruce E. Rittmann et al. Noyes Data Corporation. Park Ridge, NJ; 1994. 260 pp. (ISBN O-8155-1348-8) $54.00 hardcover.
The Next Efficiency Revolution: Creating a Sustainable Materials Economy. John E. Young and Aaron Sachs. Worldwatch Institute, Washington, DC; 1994. 58 pp. (ISBN 1-878071-22-X) $5.00 softcover.
Oil, Economic Development and Diversification in Brunei Darussalem. Studies in the Economies of East and South-East Asia. Mark Cleary and Shuang Yann Wong. St. Martin’s Press, New York, NY, 1994. 154 pp. (O-312-12113-X) $69.95 hardcover.
system, a society that consumes less and conserves more is ecologically desirable. This definition contrasts with the scientific definition of ecology which describes the interaction among living organisms and their relationship to the physical environment. This book is recommended as a library reference.
Balancing Economic Growth & Environmental Goals. Proceedings of a symposium sponsored by the American Council for Capital Formation, Center for Policy Research, Washington, DC; 1994. 143 pp. (ISBN l-884032-02-8) softcover. Ever since the first laws on environmental protection, there has been an argument on the cost of environmental controls and benefits derived from them. This volume provides an answer on the costs and benefits of solid waste management and other environmental controls. The volume is written by economists and uses economical language. An interesting and disturbing chapter deals with the impact of requirements for cleaning contaminated soil on economic development in the US. Law makers of various countries would be well advised to read this chapter if they are considering the enactment of relevant laws. In the U.S., federal and state legislatures should refer to this chapter. This volume is highly recommended for those who are concerned with the economic impact of environmental regulations.
Unit Operations in Environmental Engineering. Robert Noyes, ed. Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ; 1994. 498 pp. (ISBN O-8155-1343-7) $76.00 hardcover. This book provides an overview of certain treatment technologies used in the management of waste. The eight chapters of the book describe treatments based on specific principals such as biological and chemical treatments. The information appears to have been derived from reports of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The book does not contain unit operations normally found in chemical engineering books. Instead, the author provides basic descriptions of approaches to various technologies.
Risk Assessment-Principles and Applications for Hazardous Waste and Related Sites. Peter K. LaGoy. Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ. 1994. 248 pp. (ISBN O-8155-1349-6) $48.00 hardcover. This book is an overview of risk assessment methods currently used by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for remediation of uncontrolled haz-
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ardous waste sites. Although the author briefly discusses fundamental aspects of various segments of risk assessment, the emphasis is how EPA applies risk methods. The author’s two-case studies (one for a crop duster airfield and one for a metal plating operation) are indicative of the practical knowledge of the author.
Managing Global Genetic Resources-Agricultural Crop issues and Policies. Committee on Agriculture, National Research Council. National Academy Press, Washington, DC; 1993.480 pp. (ISBN o-309-04430-8) $49.95 hardcover. This report, prepared by a panel of the National Research Council, provides the scientific foundation for genetic preservation of agricultural crops. The authors argue that retention of currently available plants used in agriculture in various countries of the world is important because of their potential in the development new useful plants for feeding future populations of the world. The report addresses complex issues, such as ownership of various currently available plants and plants that may be derived from them. It also addresses pest control requirements. The somewhat less than perfect editorial management of the report should not deter the readers from using this report. The book is highly recommended as a personal copy and as a library reference.
A Brief History of Pollution. Adam Markham. St. Martin’s Press, New York, NY, 1994. 162 pp. (ISBN O-312-12368-X) $39.95 hardcover; $15.95 softcover.
In Situ Bioremediation. 2nd ed. Bruce E. Rittmann et al. Noyes Data Corporation. Park Ridge, NJ; 1994. 260 pp. (ISBN O-8155-1348-8) $54.00 hardcover.
The Next Efficiency Revolution: Creating a Sustainable Materials Economy. John E. Young and Aaron Sachs. Worldwatch Institute, Washington, DC; 1994. 58 pp. (ISBN 1-878071-22-X) $5.00 softcover.
Oil, Economic Development and Diversification in Brunei Darussalem. Studies in the Economies of East and South-East Asia. Mark Cleary and Shuang Yann Wong. St. Martin’s Press, New York, NY, 1994. 154 pp. (O-312-12113-X) $69.95 hardcover.