Practical Handbook of Soil, Vadose Zone, and Ground-Water Contamination: Assessment, Prevention, and Remediation, Secon (Hardcover)

by J. Russell Boulding (Author), Jon S. Ginn (Author) "Geology, the study of the earth, includes the investigation of earth materials, the processes that act on these materials, the products that are formed, the..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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…highly authoritative in the main, addressing prevention and remediation of contamination. … a generally well written, practical handbook for all those needing a reasonable understanding of environmental contamination assessment and remediation.
- Journal of Environmental Quality, Vol. 33, No. 4, July/Aug 2004

…highly authoritative in the main, addressing prevention and remediation of contamination. … a generally well written, practical handbook for all those needing a reasonable understanding of environmental contamination assessment and remediation.
- Journal of Environmental Quality, Vol. 33, No. 4, July/Aug 2004

Product Description
A synthesis of years of interdisciplinary research and practice, the second edition of this bestseller continues to serve as a primary resource for information on the assessment, remediation, and control of contamination on and below the ground surface.Practical Handbook of Soil, Vadose Zone, and Ground-Water Contamination: Assessment, Prevention, and Remediation, Second Edition includes important new developments in site characterization and soil and ground water remediation that have appeared since 1995. Presented in an easy-to-read style, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for conducting complex site investigations and identifying methods for effective soil and ground water cleanup.Remediation engineers, ground water and soil scientists, regulatory personnel, researchers, and field investigators can access the latest data and summary tables to illustrate key advantages and disadvantages of various remediation methods.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 728 pages
• Publisher: CRC; 2 edition (September 17, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566706106
• ISBN-13: 978-1566706100
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.4 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,781,172 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Soil, Vadose Zone, and Ground-Water Contamination, April 18, 2003

By	VM (Oregon United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Practical Handbook of Soil, Vadose Zone, and Ground-Water Contamination: Assessment, Prevention, and Remediation (Hardcover)

I just use this book as a reference on occasion. I really don't like how it is setup or formatted. It does not contain an index which can make it a little difficult if you are trying to specifically find information. I generally go elsewhere if i need information quickly on vadose zone or contamination. I wouldn't recommend purchasing this unless you have had a chance to look at it in person and are sure that it has what you are interested in.

4.0 out of 5 stars I got what I was looking for, November 3, 2006

By	Manole Serbulea (Romania) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Basically, I bought the book looking for a good and detailed classification of polluting agents, which I got.

Good structure, hard to find these days an actual book, all you get is a collection of papers from various authors, so for you, people, looking for a classical book, or even a lecture book, this is a right choice.

I gave just **** because five you get only after the third edition! ;)