Environmental Sustainability for Engineers and Applied Scientists 9781107166820

Description: Environmental Sustainability for Engineers and Applied ScientistsGreg Peters, Magdalena Svanström Cambridge University Press Hardcover Unused and unread, minor cosmetic imperfections such as scuffing or minor creasing. Stamped 'damaged' by publisher to a non-text page. EAN: 9781107166820 Published 28/02/2019 Language: English This textbook presents key theoretical approaches to understanding issues of sustainability and environmental management, perfectly bridging the gap between engineering and environmental science. It begins with the fundamentals of environmental modelling and toxicology, which are then used to discuss qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methods, and environmental assessments of product design. It discusses how business and government can work towards sustainability, focusing on managerial and legal tools, before considering ethics and how decisions on environmental management can be made. Students will learn quantitative methods while also gaining an understanding of qualitative, legal, and ethical aspects of sustainability. Practical applications are included throughout, and there are study questions at the end of each chapter. PowerPoint slides and jpegs of all the figures in the book are provided online. This is the perfect textbook on environmental studies for engineering and applied science students. Preface Reader's guide how is this all connected? 1. The engineer's role in environmental protection 2. The Earth system natural operation and human impacts 3. Impacts of chemical pollution 4. Modelling environmental transport and fate of pollutants 5. Introduction to toxicology 6. Qualitative and quantitative risk assessment 7. Environmental assessment of products and processes 8. Regulatory structures 9. Decision-making References Index. DispatchIn stock here - same-day dispatch from England. My SKU: 3260999RefundsNo-hassle refunds are always available if your book is not as expected.Terms and Conditions of SaleSorry - no collections. All sales are subject to extended Terms and Conditions of Sale as well as the Return Policy and Payment Instructions. Visit my eBay Store for details andmany more books. Template layout and design, "JNC Academic Books", "needbooks", Copyright © JNC INC. Designated trademarks, layouts and brands are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.

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