Ozone in Water Treatment: Application and Engineering. Bruno Langlais, David A. Recknow, and Deborah R. Brink, Eds. Lewis Publishers, CRC Press, P.O. Box 6123, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310. 1991. xxvi + 569 pages. $69.95, cloth.
Ozone in Water Treatment is written as a “comprehensive research report.” Topics include the role of ozone in drinking water treatment, chemistry, toxicology, ozone generation, contacting, practical applications, engineering, operating an ozone-treatment facility, and economics. An appendix is devoted to terminology, measurements, and conversions. Genetic Toxicology of Complex Mixtures. Michael D. Waters et al., Eds. Plenum Publishing, 233 Spring St., New York, NY 10013.1990. ix + 375 pages. $89.50, cloth. Topics include complex mixtures of genotoxicants in air and water, exposure, and effects assessment. Genetic Toxicology of Complex Mixtures contains papers presented at a symposium on this subject in Washington, DC, in July 1989. A Helium High Efficiency Microwave Induced Plasma for the Atomic Spectrometric Determination of Metals and Nonmetals. Bulletin 168. Larry D. Perkins et al. Virginia Water Resources Research Center, 617 N. Main St., Blacksburg, VA 24060-3397. 1991. xvi + 108 pages. $10 (single copies free for Virginia residents), paper.
Topics include physical measurements of the high-efficiency microwave-induced plasma (HEMIP), determination of aqueous metals and nonmetals by HEMIP, examination of HEMIP as an element-selective detector, and effects of solvent loading.
Bringing Solar Electricity to Earth. Electric Power Research Institute, Publications, P.O. Box 10412, Palo Alto, CA 94303. 1991. Videotape, 28 min. Member utilities, VHS 1/2840 Environ. Sci. Technol., Vol. 25,No. 5,1991
in., no charge for single copies; U-matic 3/4-in., $50; all other tape types, $200; nonmembers, $500. This videotape shows what is being done worldwide to bring solar photovoltaic technology to “practical cost-effective applications.” It explains how photovoltaics are being used now, gives scenarios concerning future uses, and discusses research.
Innovative Hazardous Waste Treatment Technology Series: Volume 3-Biological Processes. Harry M. Freeman and P. R. Sferra, Eds. Technomic Publishing, P.O. Box 3535, Lancaster, PA 17604. 1991. 210 pages. $49 ($119 for all three volumes), cloth. This volume describes new techniques for hazardous waste treatment by biological means. Emphasis is on biodegradation, detoxification, removal and recovery, biotraps, and immobilization. Pilot- and full-scale studies are included. The editors are with EPA’s Hazardous Waste Engineering Laboratory.
Ecological Engineering-The Journal of Ecotechnology. William J. Mitsch, Editor-in-Chief. Elsevier, P.O. Box 330, NL-1000 AH Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Periodical, quarterly. $172.75 per year. Specific topics will include synthetic ecology, restoration ecology, habitat reconstruction, conservation, biomanipulation, forest rehabilitation, ecological economics, and relevant geopolitics. Articles will be peer reviewed. Publication is scheduled to start at the beginning of 1992.
Changing by Degrees: Steps to Reduce Greenhouse Gases. Office of Technology Assessment. Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9325. 1991. viii + 42 pages. Stock no. 052-003-01224-3. $2.75, paper.
In this report summary, OTA examines energy emissions from buildings, manufacturing, transportation, and energy supply; and identifies technical measures and new policies that could result in an overall reduction of greenhouse gases. In addition to CO,, OTA looked at chlorofluorocarbons, nitrous oxide, and certain other gases. The 350page full report (stock no. 052-00301223-5) is available from the same source for $16.
Immunoassays for Trace Chemical Analysis: Monitoring Toxic Chemicals in Humans, Food, and the Environment. Martin Vanderlaan et al., Eds. American Chemical Society, 1155 16th St., N.W., Washington, DC 20036. 1991. 354 pages. ACS Symposium Series No. 451. $79.95. cloth.
Immunoassays for Chemical Analysis examines immunoassays for chemical residues in food and the environment, natural toxins, and human exposure to toxic chemicals. The book carries the presentations made on the subject at the International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies, Honolulu, HI. Dec. 1989. Environmental Statutes, 1991 edition. Government Institutes, 966 Hungerford Dr., #24, Rockville, MD 20850-1714. 1991. 1170 pages. $55, cloth; $45, paper; $3 shipping.
Environmental Statutes was written to present a complete up-to-date text of the major environmental laws. Especially important are the laws passed in 1990, such as the Clean Air Act Amendments and the Oil Pollution Act. U.S. Code Citations and an ahhabetical index of sections are included. Monitoring for Conservation and Ecology. Barrie Goldsmith, Ed. Chapman and Hall, 29 W. 35th St., New York, NY 10001-2291. 1991. 288 pages. $67.50, cloth; $29.95, paper.
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Monitoring for Conservation and Ecology identifies the need for longterm, standardized methods of surveying selected sites. The book considers the rationale behind the scientific requirements of monitoring and discusses techniques in use, including remote sensing. It is based partly on a course taught at the Ecology and Conservation Unit at University College, London. Acidic Deposition and Aquatic Ecosystems: Regional Case Studies. Donald F. Charles, Ed. SpringerVerlag New York, 175 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10010. 1991. 730 pages. $98, cloth. After covering background, Acidic Deposition and Aquatic Ecosystems examines case studies in reg i o n s , i n c l u d i n g New York’s Adirondack Mountains, southeastern Canada, Florida, and the upper M i d w e s t . Long-term t e m p o r a l trends in surface water chemistry also are discussed.
Social Forestry: Communal and Private Management Strategies Compared. Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. SAIS, Social Change and Development Program, 1740 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20036. 1991. $12.
Social Forestry contains four case studies involving social forestry programs in Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya, and Niger. Each case highlights how local people are involved in the management of woodlands to sustain basic needs and to protect the environment. Radiation-Induced Cancer from Low-Dose Exposure: An Independent Analysis. John W. Gofman. Committee for Nuclear Responsibili t y , C.N.R. Division, P.O. Box 11207, San Francisco, CA 94101. 1990. 480 pages. $29.95, paper.
Radiation-Induced Cancer offers evidence that even the lowest conceivable doses and dose rates of ionizing radiation can be carcinogenic. The book argues strongly against current claims that very low doses or dose rates may be safe. For example, the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements and a National Research Council committee have been suggesting that there may be safe levels. The author proposes that these apparently safe levels are simply the result of delays in the appearance of the effects.
Enhanced Biodegradation of Pesticides in the Environment
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