Features
- Cover Type: Hard Cover with 148 pages
- Published by: Springer
- Edition: 1st Edition October 31, 2002
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1402072252
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1402072253
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Book Dimensions:
9.6 x 6.4 x 0.5 inches
- Weighs: 13.1 ounces
Product Review
"He [Phalen] focuses on the science of the topichis delivery is aimed at nonspecialists, a difficult combination he achieves quite well. Phalen provides extensive references to the scientific literature for those seeking technical detail. Highly recommended."
(Choice, 41:1 (2003)
Product Description
This concise book presents the relevant scientific data, historical developments, unsolved problems, and new research opportunities related to particulate air pollution and human health. Included are chapters on the nature of particulate air pollution, fates and toxicity of inhaled particles, evidence of harmful effects of air pollution, events that led to the current controversy, interpretation of modern epidemiology studies, needed research, challenges to commonly accepted ideas about pollutants and health, and recommendations for scientists, regulators, legislators, the public and industry.