Life Cycle Assessment: Theory and Practice 2018 Edition Contributor(s): Hauschild, Michael Z. (Editor), Rosenbaum, Ralph K. (Editor), Olsen, Stig Irving (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3319564749 ISBN-13: 9783319564746 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $170.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Development - Sustainable Development - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Science | Energy |
Dewey: 338.927 |
Physical Information: 2.65" H x 6.46" W x 9.68" (4.68 lbs) 1216 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book is a uniquely pedagogical while still comprehensive state-of-the-art description of LCA-methodology and its broad range of applications. The five parts of the book conveniently provide: I) the history and context of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) with its central role as quantitative and scientifically-based tool supporting society's transitioning towards a sustainable economy; II) all there is to know about LCA methodology illustrated by a red-thread example which evolves as the reader advances; III) a wealth of information on a broad range of LCA applications with dedicated chapters on policy development, prospective LCA, life cycle management, waste, energy, construction and building, nanotechnology, agrifood, transport, and LCA-related concepts such as footprinting, ecolabelling, design for environment, and cradle to cradle. IV) A cookbook giving the reader recipes for all the concrete actions needed to perform an LCA. V) An appendix with an LCA report template, a full example LCA report serving as inspiration for students who write their first LCA report, and a more detailed overview of existing LCIA methods and their similarities and differences. |