Hazardous and toxic wastes: technology, management and health effects

Book · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:6126692

Majumdar, S K; Miller, E W ^[1]

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1. eds.

One of three volumes on waste material, this book deals with the hazardous and toxic wastes of an industrial society. Part one considers waste types and treatment and disposal methods, covering industrial waste incineration, the destruction of toxic chemical wastes, and the management of hazardous waste. Part two discusses the distribution, selection, and geological aspects of siting hazardous and toxic wastes. Part three covers transportation, emergency response, and preparations needed in a toxic spill emergency. Part four includes chapters on management regulations, and economic considerations. The final section deals with the environmental and health effects of hazardous wastes. Information on the national priorities list appears in the appendix. 363 references, 61 figures, 68 tables.

• OSTI ID: 6126692
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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