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Waste Management: A Reference Handbook de David E. Newton

Waste Management: A Reference Handbook: Contemporary World Issues

Autor David E. Newton
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 21 sep 2020 – vârsta până la 17 ani
Waste Management: A Reference Handbook provides an in-depth look at the waste management industry in the United States and elsewhere, including such issues as food scraps, recycling, and other kinds of solid waste.Waste Management: A Reference Handbook covers the topic of waste management from the earliest pages of human history to the present day.Chapters One and Two provide a historical background of the topic and a review of current problems, controversies, and solutions. The remainder of the book consists of chapters that aid readers in continuing their research on the topic, such as an extended annotated bibliography, a chronology, a glossary, lists of noteworthy individuals and organizations in the field, and important data and documents.The variety of resources provided, such as further reading, perspective essays about waste management, a historical timeline, and useful terms in the industry, differentiates this book from others in the field. It is intended for readers of high school through the community college level, along with adult readers who may be interested in the topic.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781440872822
ISBN-10: 1440872821
Pagini: 344
Ilustrații: 7 bw illus
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.57 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția ABC-CLIO
Seria Contemporary World Issues

Locul publicării:New York, United States

Caracteristici

Rounds out the author's expertise in perspective essays, giving readers a diversity of viewpoints on the topic

Notă biografică

David E. Newton holds a BA in chemistry, an MA in education from the University of Michigan, and an EdD in science education from Harvard University.

Cuprins

ContentsContentsContentsPreface,1 Background and History,Definitions,Waste Disposal and Management in History,Early Civilizations,Ancient Greece and Rome,The Middle Ages,The Age of Sanitation,Waste Management Legislation,Current Status of Solid Wastes in the United States,Integrated Solid Waste Management,An Overview,The Details,Generation,Recycling and Composting,Incineration,Landfills,Special Problems,References,2 Problems, Controversies, and Solutions,Running Out of Room,Exportation of Hazardous Wastes,Exportation of Plastic Wastes,Plastic Wastes,Nuclear Wastes,Electronic Wastes,Industrial Wastes,Agricultural Wastes,Agricultural Wastes as Biofuels,Agricultural Hazardous Wastes,Agricultural Waste and Climate Change,Mining Wastes,Environmental Justice,References,3 Perspectives,Introduction,Computational Approaches to Precise Toxicology ResearchHussain Ather,The Recycling PuzzleSandy Becker,The Search for Safe and Effective Wastewater Management SolutionsAdrienne Fung,Ecological Feces and Urine Alchemy in Shogun JapanJoel Grossman,Colonel Waring's Epoch CureJim Nordlinger,Composting Helps Keep the Soil Beneath Our Feet Healthy and Vibrantly Alive!Lisa Perschke,The Flow of Waste: Earth Day to the Tesla GigafactoryNidia K. Trejo,Waste Management and TribesLynn Zender,Sludge: The Good, the Bad, and the UglyGeena Zick,4 Profiles,Air & Waste Management Association,Robert Bullard (1946-),Dollie Burwell (1948-),Edwin Chadwick (1800-1890),Environmental Protection Agency,Alfred Fryer (1830/31-1892),Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives,Hazel Johnson (1935-2011),Keep America Beautiful,Charles J. Moore (dates unavailable),National Recycling Coalition,National Waste & Recycling Association,Nuclear Regulatory Commission,Boyan Slat (1994-),Solid Waste Association of North America,Beverly Wright (1947-),5 Data and Documents,Introduction,Data,Table 5.1. Materials Generated in the Municipal Waste Stream, 1960-2015 (thousands of tons),Table 5.2. Materials Generated in the Municipal Waste Stream, 1960-2015,Table 5.3. Municipal Solid Wastes Recycled and Composted, 1960-2015,Table 5.4. Materials Combusted with Energy Recovery, 1970-2015,Table 5.5. Materials Landfilled in the Municipal Waste Stream, 1960-2015,Table 5.6. List of Superfund National Priority List Sites, 1983-2019,Table 5.7. Trend Analysis for Hazardous Waste Generation, 2001-2017, National and by Selected States,Documents,Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (1976),Margaret Bean et al. v. Southwestern Waste Management Corp. (1979),Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (1980),Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal (1989),Principles of Environmental Justice (1991),Chemical Waste Management, Inc. v. Templet (1991),Environmental Equity: Reducing Risks for All Communities (1992),United States of America v. Asarco Incorporated (Consent Decree) (1998),Not in My Backyard: Executive Order 12898 and Title VI as Tools for Achieving Environmental Justice (2003),Electronic Waste Recycling Act (2003),Municipal Solid Waste Landfills (2018),Negotiating Superfund Settlements (2019),6 Resources,Books,Articles,Reports,Internet,7 Chronology,Glossary,Index,

Recenzii

Drawing from history, political science, environmental science, engineering, sociology, and public health literature, Vaughn (political science, Northern Arizona U.) presents an introductory overview of waste and waste management, suitable for high school and college students, scholars, and general readers, as well as legislators, businesspeople, and activists.
. a complete and comprehensive introduction to contemporary waste management issues and features a chronology of thematically relevant events, legislation, and movements;. An ideal textbook for Environmental Studies curriculums, Waste Management is also very highly recommended reading for environmental activists and non-specialist general readers with an interest in waste management issues.
The book in its present form is appropriate only for general readers and those just developing an interest in and knowledge of waste management. It may not provide necessary technical information for professional practitioners and advanced students.
The environmental movement and concern over hazardous waste and overfilled landfills make this a useful introductory reference. The section on background issues is insightful and the pages devoted to the broader concept of waste management establish perspective for the rest of the book. The section on controversies and solutions is useful, addressing such issues as 'Paper or Plastic?' and 'Technological Advances.' Although not a glamorous topic, this title is timely and will be of importance for those researching environmental issues and how best to deal with them. It should find a home in any school or public library.