Contaminated Sites and Environmental Cleanup: International Approaches to Prevention, Remediation, and Reuse (Hardcover)

by G. William Page (Author)

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Product Description
Toxic chemicals contaminate land and groundwater on hundreds of thousands of sites in industrialized nations and in many economically developing countries. Past practices, as well as spills, leaks, and illegal disposal, have all contributed to this widely publicized problem. This book presents international policy approaches to prevent toxic contamination, to perform environmental cleanup of contaminated sites, and to redevelop these sites for productive uses. Focusing on experiences with contaminated sites in the United States and several countries in Western and Eastern Europe, Contaminated Sites and Environmental Cleanup demonstrates that policies to contend with contaminated lands have both intended and unintended consequences. The book will serve the needs of students and professionals in academia, industry, and government who are concerned with soil and groundwater contamination, remediation strategies, brownfield site redevelopment, and environmental policy making.

Key Features
* Compares and contrasts international experience with environmental cleanup and reuse of brownfield and other sites
* Integrates scientific, engineering, public health, economic, political, legal, social, and policy issues
* Offers approaches to solve problems of toxic contamination for particular reuse objectives
* Covers an issue of great concern to neighborhood groups, businesses, environmental organizations, and governmental agencies

From the Back Cover
Toxic chemicals contaminate land and groundwater at hundreds of thousands of sites in industrialized nations and many economically developing countries. Past practices as well as spills, leaks, and illegal disposal have all contributed to this widely publicized problem. This book presents international policy approaches to prevent toxic contamination, to perform environmental cleanup of contaminated sites, and to redevelop these sites for productive uses. With a focus on experience with contaminated sites in the United States and several countries in Western and Eastern Europe, Contaminated Sites and Environmental Cleanup demonstrates that policies to contend with contaminated sites have both intended and unintended consequences. The book will serve the needs of students and professionals in academia, industry, and government who are concerned with soil and groundwater contamination, remediation strategies, brownfield site redevelopment, and environmental policy making.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 212 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0125435800
• ISBN-13: 978-0125435802
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,879,916 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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