Introduction to Field Sampling. Characteristics of the Environment. Presampling. Safety. Sampling. Statistics. Modeling. Sample Treatment and Storage. What is Present?. An Overview of Basic Principles of Analytical Mehtods. Traps, Mistakes, and Errors. Appendix A: Abbreviations and Acronyms. Appendix B: Sources. Index.

"…a comprehensive, extensively referenced and well-written book."-Bookshelf "The purpose of this book is to 'bring together in one place all the information and tools for successful sampling of the environment.' It succeeds admirably in this and is full of personal anecdotes … [O]ne gets the feeling after reading this book that one has spent time with the author learning from his extensive practical experience sampling field sites. … [T]he book successfully introduces all the areas important to environmental sampling, but also deals with the actual process of environmental sample in great detail. I feel that this book would be an excellent addition to your library if you need to teach an undergraduate course on how to sample field sites for an environmental assessment project." - Journal of Environmental Quality, March/April 2005 "Field Sampling, by Alfred P. Conklin, Jr., is a nice introduction to the practice of environmental sampling and analysis. … [B]asic statistical analyses are clearly explained and depicted by graphs and tables… [T]he author carefully explains how field sampling methods and techniques affect subsequent analyses - for better or worse. … This book is well written, with discussion questions and references listed at the end of each chapter. … This book is recommended for academic libraries that serve undergraduate environmental science programs, as well as practitioners who would like to have a basic field sampling reference book on hand." - E-Streams, Vol. 7, No. 11, Nov. 2004 "This volume is a good introduction to the science of field sampling. …It contains the basic information that an introductory course in the subject would require and is an excellent reference for the neophyte. The questions and references at the end of each chapter enable it to be a very effective teaching tool. …A major strength is the number of photos, charts, and tables that illustrate the authors' words and provide clear and precise information transfers."-Environmental Practice, Vol. 7, No. 1, March 2005