The Praeger Handbook of Environmental Health [4 Volumes]

Written by internationally acclaimed experts in the United States and abroad, this comprehensive set of environmental health articles serves to clarify our impending challenges as well as opportunities for health and wellness. Written in an accessible style that is appropriate for general readers as well as professionals in the environmental health field, this work provides a comprehensive yet coherent review of the principal environmental challenges that confront our society. This four-volume work taps a multidisciplinary ... Read More

Written by internationally acclaimed experts in the United States and abroad, this comprehensive set of environmental health articles serves to clarify our impending challenges as well as opportunities for health and wellness. Written in an accessible style that is appropriate for general readers as well as professionals in the environmental health field, this work provides a comprehensive yet coherent review of the principal environmental challenges that confront our society. This four-volume work taps a multidisciplinary team of experts from across the nation to present emerging information about how our world is being impacted, the effects on health and life, and the steps we are taking--and should take--to correct or avoid the problems. The Praeger Handbook of Environmental Health comprises four volumes: Foundations of the Field ; Agents of Disease ; Water, Air, and Solid Waste ; and Current Issues and Emerging Debates . Within each volume, chapters cover the latest scientific research findings in an objective manner and present practical applications of the information. Topics addressed include air and water contaminants, PCBs, hazardous waste, household cleaning products, dioxin, plastics, radiation, radon, electromagnetic fields, and noise and light pollution, just to name a few. This title stands alone in its comprehensive coverage of environmental health topics. 100 entries organized according to key topic areas in environmental health Contributions from more than 150 environmental health experts from U.S. and international settings Figures and graphs support the main points of each article Dozens of literature citations within each article Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 180 Day Rental: $139.22 (Expires Oct 26, 2024) 365 Day Rental: $189.84 (Expires Apr 29, 2025) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $253.12 Title: The Praeger Handbook of Environmental Health [4 Volumes] by Robert H. Friis Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Print ISBN: 9780313386008, 0313386005 eText ISBN: 9798216131458 Edition: 2012 1st edition Format: EPUB eBook	$139.22 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ