| Illustrated Dictionary and Resource Directory of Environmental and Occupational Health Contributor(s): Koren, Herman (Author) |
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ISBN: 1566705908 ISBN-13: 9781566705905 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $332.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2004 Annotation: This volume is a globally recognized resource for the vast and diverse collection of interrelated terms and topics that encompass the fields of environmental science, occupational health and safety, and preventive medicine. This second edition of 16,000 terms reflects the steady evolution of the multi-disciplinary field, including over 8500 new terms, related to epidemiology, equipment and environmental control, new and emerging diseases, hazardous chemicals, bioterrorism and emergency response, and environmental resources. This is an indispensable resource for individuals throughout the environmental, occupational, and public health industries, from students and environmental practitioners, to engineers, doctors, policymakers, and civic and professional organization members. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Occupational & Industrial Medicine - Technology & Engineering | Industrial Health & Safety - Medical | Reference |
| Dewey: 616.980 |
| LCCN: 2003065998 |
| Physical Information: 1.48" H x 8.74" W x 11.22" (4.09 lbs) 712 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Illustrated Dictionary and Resource Directory of Environmental and Occupational Health, Second Edition is a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive reference source for the vast and diverse collection of interrelated terms and topics that encompass the fields of environmental science, occupational health and safety, and preventive medicine. These topics include: epidemiology, energy; biological, chemical, and physical hazards; hazard analysis; microbiology; weather; geology and geography; food protection, food borne disease, and food technology; emerging diseases; pesticides; indoor air pollution; air quality; solid and hazardous waste; water quality; water pollution; sewage; bioterrorism; instrumentation; toxicology; risk assessment, statistics; computer science; GIS, mapping, and instrumentation; regulating agencies; and environmental law. This second edition of 16,000 terms reflects the steady evolution of the multi-disciplinary field including over 8500 new terms, related to equipment and environmental control, new and emerging diseases, hazardous chemicals, bioterrorism and emergency response, and environmental resources. This is an indispensable resource for individuals throughout the environmental, occupational, and public health industries, from students and environmental practitioners, to engineers, doctors, policymakers, and civic and professional organization members. |