Fundamentals of Environmental Assessment

Based on the'go to'book in the field of ecological risk assessment, this shorter, principles-based, updated textbook is essential for students and new practitioners who want to understand the purposes of environmental assessments and how to achieve them. It includes environmental risks to humans as...

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Autor principal: Glenn W. Suter II
Formato: Libro
Publicado: CRC Press 2023
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