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This book provides a systematic exposure to EIA principles and procedures. Its focus is on the methodology of EIA so that it becomes a viable applications oriented exercise. Major dimensions of environmental pollution like air and water quality, noise, soil and geology, aesthetics, indoor climate, and socio-economic factors are highlighted. Measurement of environmental indicators and economists` approaches to EIA are also discussed. An assessment of the impact of sectors like rural, urban, energy, transport and the industrial environment is given. The book would serve as an excellent reference source to senior students of environmental engineering and management, architecture and town planning, economics and projects planning. Practicing engineers, professionals and policy makers involved in these areas would also find this book to be extremely useful. Contents: Introduction Measurement of Environmental Impacts Air Quality Impact Assessment Noise Impact Analysis Water Quality Impact Analysis Soil and Geological Impact Assessment Biotic Impact Assessment Assessment of Socio-economic Impacts Assessment of Aesthetic Environmental Impacts Economic Approaches to Environmental Impact Assessment The Human Environment: Indoor Climate of Pollution Sectoral Analysis of Environmental