{"product_id":"life-cycle-assessment-student-handbook-mary-ann-curran-9781119083542","title":"Life Cycle Assessment Student Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis student version of the popular bestseller, \u003ci\u003eLife Cycle Assessment Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e, is not a watered-down version of the original, but retains all of the important information and valuable lessons provided in the first book, along with helpful problems and solutions for the student learning about Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the last several decades have seen a dramatic rise in the application of LCA in decision making, the interest in the life cycle concept as an environmental management and sustainability tool continues to grow. The \u003ci\u003eLCA Student Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e offers a look at the role that life cycle information, in the hands of companies, governments and consumers, may have in improving the environmental performance of products and technologies. It concisely and clearly presents the various aspects of LCA in order to help the reader better understand the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe international success of the sustainability paradigm needs the participation of many stakeholders, including citizens, corporations, academia, and NGOs. The handbook links LCA and responsible decision making and how the life cycle concept is a critical element in environmental sustainability. It covers issues such as building capacity in developing countries and emerging economies so that they are more capable of harnessing the potential in LCA for sustainable development. Governments play a very important role with the leverage they have through procurement, regulation, international treaties, tax incentives, public outreach, and other policy tools. This compilation of points to the clear trend for incorporating life cycle information into the design and development processes for products and policies, just as quality and safety concerns are now addressed throughout product design and development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eLife Cycle Assessment Student Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is not just for students. It is also a valuable resource for practitioners looking for a desktop reference on LCA or for any engineer, manager, or policy-maker wishing to learn about LCA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mary Ann Curran\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1119083540\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119083542\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley-Scrivener\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/27\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.90d","brand":"Mary Ann Curran","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43924143702271,"sku":"9781119083542","price":109.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_de4d343d-edff-421b-b429-e82b83daf974.jpg?v=1681068736","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/life-cycle-assessment-student-handbook-mary-ann-curran-9781119083542","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}