Water wind art and debate: how environmental concerns impact on disciplinary research

Edited by Gavin Birch

This multidisciplinary collection explores some of the legal, political, scientific and community viewppoints of environmental issues such as climate change, energy and water conservation.

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High tech trash: digital devices, hidden toxics and human health

By Elizabeth Grossman

The manufacture and disposal of electronics generates an astonishing volume of toxic materials. High Tech Trash explores the the production, disposal and politics of recycling electronic products and offers smarter, cleaner and healthier solutions.

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Chemical safety of drinking-water: assessing priorities of risk management

By Terence Thompson et. al.

Chemical contamination of drinking water is a growing concern in both developing and developed countries. This book outlines a simple, rapid assessment methodology to identify chemicals that are likely to be of concern for public health.

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Libraries and Google

Edited by William Miller and Rita M. Pellen

This is a fascinating collection of diverse perspectives about the usefulness of Google and its various products (e.g. Google Scholar, Image search). It also discusses issues such as privacy and Google's impact on libraries.

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