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Fundamentals of Air Pollution

  • 3rd Edition - July 22, 1994
  • Newer edition is available
  • Authors: Arthur C. Stern, Daniel A. Vallero, Richard W. Boubel, Donald L. Fox, Bruce Turner
  • Language: English

This new edition of the premier air pollution textbook is completely updated and revised to include all components of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments. Fundamentals of Air Po… Read more

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This new edition of the premier air pollution textbook is completely updated and revised to include all components of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments. Fundamentals of Air Pollution, Third Edition covers the spectrum of topics pertinent to the study of air pollution: elements, sources, effects, measurement, monitoring, meteorology, and regulatory and engineering control. In addition, the textbook features new chapters on atmospheric emissions from hazardous waste sites, air pathways from hazardous waste sites, and the long-term effects of air pollution on the earth. It also presents updated information on acidic development, long-distance transport, atmospheric chemistry, and mathematical modeling. With extensive references, suggested reading lists, questions, and new figures and tables, this text will serve as an invaluable resource for students and practitioners alike.

Key features

  • This new edition features coverage of: Regulatory requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 New developments in the modelling of air quality Air pollution control Air pollution engineering/atmospheric chemistry

Readership

Students in senior and graduate courses in air pollution meteorology and control, taught in departments of atmospheric science, public health, environmental science, and engineering

Table of contents

Part I: The Elements of Air Pollution: The History of Air Pollution. The Natural versus Polluted Atmosphere. Scales of the Air Pollution Problem. Air Quality. The Philosophy of Air Pollution Control. Sources of Air Pollution. Part II: The Effects of Air Pollution: Effects on Human Health and Welfare. Effects on Vegetation and Animals. Effects on Materials and Structures. Effects on the Atmosphere, Soil, and Water Bodies. Long-Term Effects on the Planet. Part III:Measurement and Monitoring of Air Pollution: Atmospheric Chemistry. Ambient Air Sampling. Ambient Air Pollutants: Analysis and Measurement. Air Pollution Monitoring and Surveillance. Air Pathways from Hazardous Waste Sites. Part IV: The Meteorologyof Air Pollution: The Physics of the Atmosphere. The Meteorological Bases of Atmospheric Pollution. Transport and Dispersion of Air Pollutants. Air Pollution Modeling and Prediction. Air Pollution Climatology. Part V: The Regulatory Control of AirPollution: Air Quality Criteria and Standards. Indoor Air Quality. The U.S. Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. Emission Standards. The Elements of Regulatory Control. Organizations for Air Pollution Control. Part VI: The Engineering Control of Air Pollution: Engineering Control Concepts. Control Devices and Systems. Control of Stationary Sources. Control of Mobile Sources. Source Sampling and Monitoring. Chapter References. Suggested Reading. Questions. Subject Index.

Review quotes

"The book is a compendium for all involved directly or indirectly in decision making about air pollution control—regulatory or engineering. Nowhere will the non-specialist find a more concise, technically correct answer to tantalizing problems, such as acidic deposition, the cost of abatement, effects (real, not imaginary) or uncertainties which still subsist."—THE SCIENCE OF TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (1985)

"An excellent and multidisciplinary overview of the many varied aspects related to air pollution....An interesting publication particularly for those not being experts and wanting to know more about air pollution."—WATER, AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION (1985)

"The three authors are recognized leaders in their respective fields, who have combined their skills to update and develop this edition of this book....This book is an outstanding place to begin learning about any number of air pollution topics and how these topics relate to other problems in air pollution."—AMERICAN SCIENTIST

"This text is an easy-to-read book about six major aspects of air pollution...This book could serve as an excellent textbook for an undergraduate curriculum dealing with environmental issues."—AMERICAN SCIENTIST

"It makes a handy reference book...and a solid textbook for a first course in air pollution. This book is an excellent introductory text to regional and local tropospheric air pollution issues, policy and regulations. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in understanding the basic concepts of tropospheric air pollution."—PAGEOPH

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About the authors

AS

Arthur C. Stern

Affiliations and expertise
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, U.S.A.

DV

Daniel A. Vallero

Professor Daniel A. Vallero is a renowned environmental scientist and engineer with four decades of experience. He has advised U.S. government agencies on critical issues like PBTs, climate change, acid rain, and chemical risks. At Duke University, he led the Engineering Ethics program and taught courses on air pollution, sustainable design, and ethics. Vallero has served on the National Academy of Engineering’s Online Ethics Committee and the National Institute of Engineering Ethics. An expert in emerging technologies, he focuses on societal, ethical, and public health challenges related to nanotechnology and environmental biotechnology. His work also encompasses emergency response and homeland security, making him a leading voice in environmental risk and ethics.
Affiliations and expertise
Full Adjunct Professor, Pratt School of Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Duke University, USA

RB

Richard W. Boubel

Affiliations and expertise
Oregon State University

DF

Donald L. Fox

Affiliations and expertise
University of North Carolina

BT

Bruce Turner

Affiliations and expertise
Trinity Consultants, Inc., Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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