Publisher's Synopsis
Making environmental decisions is an arduous process that should encompass understanding of a number of disciplines. This text is devoted to that process which addresses the multiple disciplines.;These include physical, chemical, biological, economic, ethical, political and psychological factors. Each chapter addresses major issues, methods, premises, tools, shortcomings, and accomplishments from each particular disciplinary viewpoint. Also included are references to additional reading as well as questions for the reader to explore.;This book should be of interest to environmental consultants, health officials and regulators; occupational and environmental physicians and nurses; civil engineers; and health physicists.
