Controlling Chemical Hazards: Fundamentals of the Management of Toxic Chemicals - Hardcover

Cote, Raymond P. [Editor]; Wells, Peter G. [Editor]

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0046040021 ISBN 13: 9780046040024

Publisher: Unwin Hyman, 1991

Synopsis

This book presents environmental protection managers and advanced students in environmental studies programs with an overview of the principles, facts, multidisciplinary approaches, and some of the complex­ ities of the management of toxic substances. The text explores critical issues facing managers responsible for prevent­ ing and controlling problems associated with the manufacture,. transport, storage, use and disposal of chemicals. It does this from two perspectives. The first is a disciplinary perspective, that is environmental chemistry, of toxicology, engineering, economics, sociology and political science, all which playa role in implementing comprehensive programs to manage chemicals. The second perspective is from the view of industry, govern­ ment, academia and non-government organizations. For example, Chapter 5 is authored by technical managers of a major chemical company, Chap­ ters 6 and 12 by government scientists and managers respectively, and Chapter 10 by a respected member of the environmental lobby. An appreciation of these perspectives is very important for developing and running effective chemical management programs.

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Review:

Any new book whose preface ends: Comments and criticism from all readers are welcomed gets off to a good start, and the brief biographies of its chapter authors, drawn from industry, academia and government, leave us in no doubt of their qualifications and experience for the job... The styles of the chapers are very individual, ranging from the very dry and scrupulously comprehensive to the colloquial, not to say snappy... There are really no dud chapters...the editors, contributors, and publishers have done a very good job.Marine Pollution Bulletin.; The content is authoritative, the scope of the book is useful to researchers, consultants and specialists in the field, many of whom may need to broaden their perspective on the subject. - Chemistry in Britain

About this edition

• Publisher: Unwin Hyman
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0046040021
• ISBN 13: 9780046040024
• Binding: Hardcover