Assessment and Reclamation of Contaminated Land [Paperback]

R.M. Harrison (Editor), R.E. Hester (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 9, 2001 | ISBN-10: 085404275X | ISBN-13: 978-0854042753 | Edition: 1

Contaminated land and the methods and legal controls governing its reclamation for subsequent development and use are of great interest and concern. This volume covers aspects of this subject, ranging from the origins and extent of contaminated land problems, including effects on human health, through investigative measures, to specific techniques of remediation. It is written in the context of the new UK contaminated land regime and includes human and ecological risk assessment methodology, and the legal liabilities and insurance aspects of contaminated land. Now available electronically--individual chapters from all titles in the Issues series are now available online, fully searchable by key word, on a pay-to-view basis. Contents pages can be viewed free of charge. Visit http://www.rsc.org/issues for full details.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Ronald E Hester is at the University of York, UK Roy M Harrison OBE is at the University of Birmingham, UK

Product Details

• Paperback: 166 pages
• Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry; 1 edition (November 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 085404275X
• ISBN-13: 978-0854042753
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,603,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)