Asbestos Disaster - Lessons from Japan's Experience (Paperback, 2011 ed.)

Japan's asbestos disasters, encompassing both occupational disease and environmental pollution, have been caused principally by the asbestos textile, asbestos cement water pipe, and construction industries. This book is unique in its interdisciplinary approach to those disasters as it incorporates medical science, economics, political science, law, architecture, environmental engineering, sociology, and journalism. Written by authorities in their fields, the chapters reflect the integration of these disciplines in topics that include a historical review of asbestos issues in Japan, asbestos-related diseases, international aspects of the asbestos industry, public policy, divisions of responsibility, relief activities in emergencies, and countermeasures enacted by local governments. The lessons of asbestos problems and policies in Japan are particularly important for developing countries to prevent the proliferation of asbestos disasters. This volume serves as a textbook on asbestos issues for all countries, especially where there is widespread use of asbestos.

General

Imprint:	Springer Verlag,Japan
Country of origin:	Japan
Release date:	October 2014
First published:	2011
Editors:	Kenichi Miyamoto • Kenji Morinaga • Mori Hiroyuki
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	318
Edition:	2011 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-4-431-54676-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > Epidemiology & medical statistics Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Environmental medicine > General Promotions
LSN:	4-431-54676-6
Barcode:	9784431546764

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