'œThis collection of ten essays offers a cross-cultural study of hazardous waste management issues in the hope that we may thereby better reform environmental management in the United States. Contents include: 'Restructuring Toxic Waste Controls: Intrinsic Difficulties and Historical Trends,' by Piasecki and Davis. Part I: Minimizing Risks through Technology: 'Waste Reduction Strategies: European Practice and American Prospects,' by Davis, Donald Huisingh, and Piasecki; 'Shifting the Burden Off the Land: The Role of Technical Innovations,' by Davis; and 'Alternatives to Ocean Incineration in Europe,' by Piasecki and Hans Sutter. Part 2: Government Control of Risk: 'Government Ownership of Risk: Guaranteeing a Treatment Infrasture,' by Davis and Joanne Linnerooth, with Piasecki; 'Making Waste Recoverable: European Waste Oil Programs,; by Lee Breckenridge; 'Waste Havens and Waste Transfers: International Transboundary Issues,' by Piasecki and Wendy Grieder. Part 3: The Challenge Ahead: 'Siting Hazardous Waste Facilities: Asking the Right Questions,' by Davis and William Colglazier; 'Government's Aid: The Role of Citizen and Environmental Groups in Europe,' by Piasecki and Janet Brooks; and 'Establishing Collection Systems: Benefits of the Infrastructure Approach,' by Piasecki and Stuart Messinger. Concluding Remarks: 'The Next Steps After Land Disposal,' by Davis and Piasecki.'' Science, Technology and Society.