Quantitative Environmental Risk Analysis for Human Health

Robert A. Fjeld, Norman A. Eisenberg, Keith L. Compton

390 pages, parution le 13/03/2007

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Résumé

Environmental risk analysis is complex and interdisciplinary; this book explains the fundamental concepts and analytical methods in each essential discipline. With an emphasis on concepts and applications of quantitative tools plus coverage of analysis of both chemical and radioactive contaminants, this is a comprehensive resource.

After an introduction and an overview of the basics of environmental modeling, the book covers key elements in environmental risk analysis methodology, including:

Release assessment and source characterization
Migration of contaminants in various media, including surface water, groundwater, the atmosphere, and the food chain
Exposure assessment
Basic human toxicology and dose-response
Risk characterization, including dose-response modeling and analysis
Risk management process and methods
Risk communication and public participation

This reference also relates risk analysis to current environmental laws and regulations. An ideal textbook for graduate students and upper-level undergraduates in various engineering and quantitative science disciplines, especially civil and environmental engineering, it is also a great reference for practitioners in industry, environmental consulting firms, and regulatory agencies.

L'auteur - Robert A. Fjeld

Robert A. Fjeld, PhD, is the Dempsey Professor of Waste Management, Department of Environmental Engineering and Science, at Clemson University. He was among the first to develop curriculum covering quantitative human health risk assessment for both chemical and radiological contaminants.

L'auteur - Norman A. Eisenberg

Norman A. Eisenberg, PhD, has over thirty years of experience in environmental risk analysis, including work on environmental analysis within the federal government (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Department of Energy) and as a consultant, and teaching graduate environmental courses at the University of Maryland.

L'auteur - Keith L. Compton

Keith L. Compton, PhD, is a systems performance analyst in the Division of Waste Management at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Sommaire

Introduction.
Fundamental Aspects of Environmental Modeling.
Release Assessment.
Environmental Transport Theory.
Surface Water Transport.
Groundwater Transport.
Atmospheric Transport.
Food Chain Transport.
Exposure Assessment.
Basic Human Toxicology.
Dose-Response and Risk Characterization.
Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analyses.
Stakeholder Involvement and Risk Communication.
Environmental Risk Management.
Environmental Laws and Regulations.

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Éditeur(s)	Wiley
Auteur(s)	Robert A. Fjeld, Norman A. Eisenberg, Keith L. Compton
Parution	13/03/2007
Nb. de pages	390
Format	18,5 x 26
Couverture	Relié
Poids	843g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780471722434
ISBN13	978-0-471-72243-4