The author of Impact of Hazardous Waste on Human Health is a public health official with the unique perspective that only insider status can provide. His book is intended for policy makers, environmentalists, toxicologists, public health officials, academic personnel, and health care providers.. The author addresses six themes: hazardous waste issues must be more vigorously examined, site remediation is critical, risk management must extend beyond human interdiction, prevention must be a priority, interagency partnership is mandatory, and the best technology must be applied. From The Critics BooknewsA public health official explains to policy makers, environmentalists, health care providers, and others that hazardous waste issues must be more vigorously examined, that site remediation is critical, that risk management must extend beyond human interdiction, that prevention must be a priority, that inter-agency partnership is mandatory, and that the best technology must be applied. He also weighs the pros and cons of the comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, better known as Superfund. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)