Particles in Our Air: Exposures and Health Effects by John Daniel Spengler (Engl

Description: Particles in Our Air by John Daniel Spengler, Richard Wilson Generated by the use of fossil energy, respirable-sized particles pose a major threat to our environment and health. In this book the hypothesis that fossil fuels are the primary culprit is examined in detail, including the nature, generation, and transport of particulate air pollution. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description It is no secret that the burning of fossil fuels causes air pollution and adversely affects the health of the human population. Over the last 10 years, research has been providing new insight about the health consequences of particulate air pollution. Generated by the use of fossil energy, respirable-sized particles pose a major threat to our environment and health. In this book the hypothesis that fossil fuels are the primary culprit is examined in detail, including the nature, generation, and transport of particulate air pollution. The authors cite studies on animals and epidemiological studies--those showing acute effects soon after exposure and those exhibiting chronic effects decades later--and include models describing mechanisms by which the effects of fine particulates can be induced. Through its probing inquiry, this book makes clear that present levels of air pollution, even in countries with aggressive environmental controls, are a health hazard that must be contended with. Author Biography John Spengler is Professor of Environmental Health at Harvard University. Richard Wilson was Mallinckrodt Professor of Physics, Emeritus, at Harvard University. Table of Contents The Authors Preface Joseph Brain 1. Introduction Richard Wilson 2. Physico-Chemical Properties and Measurement of Ambient Particles Petros Koutrakis and Constantinos Sioutas 3. Emissions, Dispersion, and Concentration of Particles John Spengler and Richard Wilson 4. The Role of Outdoor Particulate Matter in Assessing Total Human Exposure Haluk Ozkaynak and John Spengler 5. Animal Toxicology Mary Amdur 6. Epidemiology of Acute Health Effects: Summary of Time-Series Studies Douglas Dockery and Arden Pope 7. Epidemiology of Chronic Health Effects: Cross-Sectional Studies Arden Pope and Douglas Dockery 8. Airborne Particles and Respiratory Disease: Clinical and Pathogenetic Considerations Mark Utell and Jonathan Samet 9. Modeling of Mr Pollution Impacts: One Possible Explanation of the Observed Chronic Mortality John Evans and Scott Wolff 10. Conclusion: Policy Implications: The National Dilemma Richard Wilson and John Spengler Abbreviations Glossary References Addendum Index Review This edited volume on the health effects of air contaminants reflects the combined wisdom of twelve prominent academics...For those involved in air quality research or management, or for those teaching air quality measurement in the classroom, this is an essential book...It is a good high-level textbook, inexpensive and well-presented. -- Dona Schneider * The Environmentalist [UK] *Provides the best scientific attempt to estimate the level of fine particle exposure indoors, based on their outdoor concentration. However, these authors agree that fixed monitoring stations are poor surrogates for exposure to people...[Particles in Our Air] must be considered one of the clearest descriptions of scientific aspects of particles in air. Although the authors represent a specific scientific point of view, they are clearly leaders in their respective fields. This book is highly recommended. -- A. Alan Moghissi, Editor-in-Chief * Environment International *By controlling emissions and by dispensing pollutants, we have reduced their concentration. However, expanding population and energy demands have ensured that air pollution remains one of the most important environmental challenges faced by mankind. Drs. Spengler and Wilson have performed a unique service by bringing together in a most coherent way the thoughts of the most prominent researchers in this field. It gives context to todays concerns as we worry about "how far to go?" for particulate matter, ozone, SOx, NOx, VOCs and more. Its a must read not only for practitioners, regulators, the regulated and legislators, but for "students" of all inclinations who want to learn more about this fascinating field. -- The Honorable Don Ritter, Chairman, National Environmental Policy Institute, Former CongressmanLong before the publication of this invaluable volume, Richard Wilson and John Spengler were among the leaders in drawing constructive worldwide attention to the health effects of minute airborne particles. This volume confirms my earlier view that we have no better teachers on this crucial issue. They have produced a timely, compelling and lucid treatment of a public-health challenge that urgently merits everyones attention. -- Ralph Cavanagh, Energy Program Director for the Natural Resources, Defense Council, and Visiting Professor, Stanford Law SchoolWritten by the leading scholars, this book is a masterful summary of the scientific literature on the health effects of air pollution. It explores what is known, what is controversial, and the scientific basis for the health effects, including lessons from animal and clinical studies. The book begins and ends with the public policy issues, building the case for more stringent control of air pollutants. -- Professor Lester Lave, Carnegie Mellon UniversityParticles in Our Air provides a timely and authoritative discussion of what is potentially the most serious pollution problem confronting us at the close of the twentieth century. The book discusses in detail the types, source, characterization, and measurement of airborne particles, the evidence linking such particles to the causation of various diseases, and the implications of data suggesting that existing concentrations of the particles may cause up to 60,000 deaths per year in the U.S. In view of the growing national and international concern about the impacts of airborne particles on human health, this volume should be of interest to a wide readership and should constitute an invaluable source book for health professionals, environmentalists, and others working in the field. -- Dr. Arthur C. Upton, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Center, Formerly Director, National Cancer Institute Review Quote Written by the leading scholars, this book is a masterful summary of the scientific literature on the health effects of air pollution. It explores what is known, what is controversial, and the scientific basis for the health effects, including lessons from animal and clinical studies. The book begins and ends with the public policy issues, building the case for more stringent control of air pollutants. Details ISBN0674240774 Short Title PARTICLES IN OUR AIR Series Department of Physics Language English ISBN-10 0674240774 ISBN-13 9780674240773 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1996 Subtitle Exposures and Health Effects Place of Publication Cambridge, Mass Country of Publication United States Edited by John Daniel Spengler Publisher Harvard University Press DOI 10.1604/9780674240773 Illustrations Various tables, graphs ,and line illustrations UK Release Date 1996-04-15 Imprint Harvard University Press AU Release Date 1996-04-15 NZ Release Date 1996-04-15 US Release Date 1996-04-15 Author Richard Wilson Pages 265 Publication Date 1996-04-15 DEWEY 363.73922 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161734220;

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