{"product_id":"risk-assessment-in-environmental-management-isbn-9780471981473","title":"Risk Assessment in Environmental Management","description":"Provides a concise and comprehensive overview of the manyfacets\/aspects relating to chemical risk assessments. It is asuperb introduction for anyone needing to have a knowledge of howto conduct, evaluate or review risk assessment for environmentaltoxicants.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Environmental contamination issues are a complex problem withworldwide implications. Risk assessment is a tool used to organizestructure, and compile scientific information in order to helpidentify existing hazardous situations or problems, anticipatepotential problems, establish priorities, and provide a basis forregulatory controls and\/or corrective actions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This book presents some very important tools and methodologiesthat can be used to help resolve environmental contaminationproblems in a consistent, efficient and cost-effective way. Itrepresents a collection and synthesis of the principal elements ofthe risk assessment process that pertain to environmentalcontamination problems. It offers an understanding of thescientific basis of risk assessment and its applications in theenvironmental industry - including a portrayal of how the riskassessment process fits into regulatory policies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Written for both the novice and experienced professional, thisbook will serve as a useful reference for anyone encountering riskassessment in environmental management programs. A GENERAL OVERVIEW.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Nature of Environmental Contamination Problems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Characterization of Environmental Contamination Problems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Legislative-Regulatory Control Needs for the Management ofEnvironmental Contamination Problems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PRINCIPLES OF RISK ASSESSMENT.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Fundamentals of Hazard, Exposure, and Risk Assessment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Risk Assessment Process.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Basic Concepts in Risk Assessment Practice.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS OF A RISK ASSESSMENT.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Determination of Contaminant Fate and Behavior in theEnvironment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Hazard Identification, Data Collection, and Data Evaluation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Design of Conceptual Models and Exposure Analysis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Toxicology of Environmental Contaminants and Hazard EffectsDetermination.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Risk Characterization and Uncertainty Analysis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e RISK ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES AND METHODS OF APPROACH.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Human Health Risk Assessments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ecological Risk Assessments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Probabilistic Risk Assessments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e DETERMINATION OF ACCEPTABLE RISK-BASED LIMITS FOR ENVIRONMENTALCHEMICALS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e General Protocols for Establishing Acceptable ChemicalConcentrations and Environmental Quality Criteria.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Development of Risk-Based Remediation Goals.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e THE ROLE OF RISK ASSESSMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTDECISIONS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Illustrative Examples of Risk Assessment Practice.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Design of Risk Management Programs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Risk Assessment Applications to Environmental ManagementProblems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e APPENDICES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index. \"... systematic and comprehensive in its discussion of the subjectmatter .... offers a detailed and insightful overview of riskassessment methodologies, covering both human health assessment andenvironmental assessment.\" Veerle Heyvaert, Reciel\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This book offers a didactically well-presented, mainlytheoretical, systematic and no-nonsense approach to environmentalrisk assessment. ... This book targets environmental consultingprofessionals, environmental managers in industry, environmentalregulatory officials, public health and environmental healthprofessionals and policy analysts.\u003cbr\u003e Through its scope, its systematic approach and its accessibilityfor a wide array of environmental specialists, this book could wellbecome a standard reference in its field.\" Luc Hens,InternationalJournal of Environment and Pollution\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ...an excellent scholarly and comprehensive document whichshould be quite valuable for practitioners...\" (TheEnvironmentalist, Vol.22, 2002)  \u003cstrong\u003eD. Kofi Asante-Duah\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of Risk Assessment in Environmental Management: A Guide for Managing Chemical Contamination Problems, published by Wiley.   Environmental contamination issues are a complex problem with worldwide implications. Risks to both human and ecological health as a result of toxic materials present or introduced into the environment are a matter of grave concern to modern society. The effective management of environmental contamination problems has therefore become an important environmental priority that will remain a growing social challenge for years to come. Risk assessment promises a way for developing appropriate strategies to aid environmental management decisions in this arena. Risk assessment is a tool used to organize structure, and compile scientific information in order to help identify existing hazardous situations or problems, anticipate potential problems, establish priorities, and provide a basis for regulatory controls and\/or corrective actions. This book attempts to provide a concise, yet comprehensive overview of the many facets\/aspects relating to chemical risk assessments. It presents some very important tools and methodologies that can be used to help resolve environmental contamination problems in a consistent, efficient and cost-effective way. Overall the book represents a collection and synthesis of the principal elements of the risk assessment process that pertain to environmental contamination problems. It offers an understanding of the scientific basis of risk assessment and its applications in the environmental industry ? including a portrayal of how the risk assessment process fits into regulatory policies. The subject matter of this book can indeed be used to aid the resolution of a variety of environmental management problems.","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989966078181,"sku":"NP9780471981473","price":377.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471981473.jpg?v=1761786058","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/risk-assessment-in-environmental-management-isbn-9780471981473","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}