Silent Scourge

Silent Scourge
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 375
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ISBN-10 : 9780199728299
ISBN-13 : 0199728291
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Book Synopsis Silent Scourge by : Colleen F. Moore

Download or read book Silent Scourge written by Colleen F. Moore and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2009-04-08 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How does pollution impact our daily quality of life? What are the effects of pollution on children's development? Why do industry and environmental experts disagree about what levels of pollutants are safe? In this clearly written book, Moore traces the debates around five key pollutants--lead, mercury, noise, pesticides, and dioxins and PCBs--and provides an overview of the history of each pollutant, basic research findings, and the scientific and regulatory controversies surrounding it. Moore focuses, in particular, on the impact of these pollutants on children's psychological development--- their intellectual functioning, behavior, and emotional states. Only by understanding the impact of pollution can we prevent future negative effects on quality of life and even pollution disasters from occurring.


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