Overview

This book represents a broad coverage of water resources topics and approaches to the assessment of the risks posed by chemicals and radionuclides. The papers presented concern country-specific and regional cases, studied from a practical and applied viewpoint. The book will interest scientists, regulatory decision-makers and public health professionals who have worked or plan to work in Central Asia. It is also of interest to firms whose products or services are useful in the public health, water purification, water distribution and environmental consulting fields. 'Skeletal metastases are both a common and devastating consequence of a spectrum of cancers. Significant advances have occurred in our understanding of the pathobiology of this process. This text provides a comprehensive review of current investigative findings and their clinical implications.' Steven T. Rosen, M.D. Series Editor

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Author:   Christopher M. Teaf ,  Bulat K. Yessekin ,  Mikhail Kh. Khankhasayev
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2004 ed.
Volume:   34
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   1.070kg
ISBN:  

9781402018411

ISBN 10:   140201841
Pages:   324
Publication Date:   31 March 2004
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Risk Assessment, Risk Management and Risk Communication: Principles and Applications.- Assessment, Management and Cleanup of Radiological Contamination in Water: Methods and Challenges.- Engineering Considerations Regarding Withdrawal, Testing, Treatment, Distribution and Reuse of Water.- Implementation of Health-Based Guidelines for Water Supplies in Europe and Central Asia: Management Considerations for Municipal Authorities Regarding Water Quantity and Quality.- Approaches to the Evaluation and Protection of Groundwater and Surface Water in Situations with Competing Regional Uses.- Successfully Managing Multiple Uses of Water: Practical Aspects and Case Studies.- Radioactive Contamination of Aquatic Ecosystems: Source, Transfer and Countermeasures.- Ecological Risk Assessment Through Landscape Science Approaches.- Impact of Oil Field Activities on Water Resources.- Water Resources and Sustainable Development in Central Asia: Roles of Risk Assessment and Risk Management.- Risk Assessment in Kazakhstan.- An Introduction into the Environmental Performance of Sustainable Development in Mongolia.- Selected Industrial and Energy Related Facilities in Central Asia: Examples of Water Resource Impacts.- Analysis of Possible Risks Associated with the Application of Water Resources in Kyrgyzstan.- Status and Problems of Water Resources in Azerbaijan.- Risk and Environmental Impact Assessment; Decision Making for Management of Water Resources in Kazakhstan.- Problems and Perspectives of Saving Sarez Lake.- Assessment of the Influence of River Runoff Regulation on Ecological Situation.- The Importance of Scientific Cooperation among Asian Countries in the Study and Risk Assessment of Water Resources in Central Asia.- Water Resources and Risk Assessment Considerations in Armenia.-Water Resources and Risk Assessment Considerations in Uzbekistan.- IV. Conclusion and Workshop Recommendations.- Abbreviations and Acronyms.

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