Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: Theory and Practice (Wiley Classics Library)Dennis J. Paustenbach Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: Theory and Practice assembles the expertise of more than fifty authorities from fifteen different fields, forming a comprehensive reference and textbook on risk assessment. Containing two dozen case studies of environmental or human health risk assessments, the text not only presents the theoretical underpinnings of the discipline, but also serves as a complete handbook and "how-to" guide for individuals conducting or interpreting risk assessments. In addition, more than 4,000 published papers and books in the field are cited. Editor Dennis Paustenbach has assembled chapters that present the most current methods for conducting hazard identification, dose-response and exposure assessment, and risk characterization components for risk assessments of any chemical hazard to humans or wildlife (fish, birds, and terrestrials). Topics addressed include hazards posed by:
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Contents
ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT | 367 |
SECTION C CASE STUDIES INVOLVING CONTAMINATED WATER | 443 |
SECTION D CASE STUDY INVOLVING CONTAMINATED SOILS | 511 |
SECTION E CHARACTERIZING EXPOSURE TO AIR CONTAMINANTS | 585 |
SECTION F EVALUATING OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS | 645 |
SECTION G CASE STUDY INVOLVING EXPOSURE TO RADIONUCLIDES | 733 |
SECTION H EVALUATING RISK TO FOODS | 871 |
SECTION I ASSESSING RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH CONSUMER PRODUCTS | 1031 |
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Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: Theory and Pactice Dennis J. Paustenbach No preview available - 2002 |
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