The Illusion of Certainty: Health Benefits and Risks - Couverture souple

Rifkin, Erik

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0387751653 ISBN 13 : 9780387751658

Editeur : Springer, 2007

Synopsis

This book provides the reader with an understanding and appreciation of the risk assessment process and the ability to objectively interpret health risk values. Case studies illustrate the strengths and limitations of characterizing certain risks.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Erik Rifkin is the president of an environmental consulting firm that specializes in the characterization of ecological and human health risks from exposure to soil, water, air and sediments. His firm provides assistance and guidance to federal and state regulatory agencies and corporations regarding the nature and magnitude of environmental risks and potential remediation strategies. Dr. Rifkin's broad experience includes the communication of health risks and benefits to groups concerned with these issues.

Edward J. Bouwer is Professor of Environmental Engineering at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. He has extensive experience with water and soil pollution and treatment. His research provides guidance on defining and managing environmental risks and how to interpret human and ecological health risk data. Dr. Bouwer has served on several National Research Council committees that provide guidance on managing human and ecological risks to Congress, regulatory agencies, and the scientific community.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0387751653
• ISBN 13: 9780387751658
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 264
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