Harmful Natural Chemicals And Radiation In The Environment: Stories, History And What You Need To Know (Hardcover)

This unique volume provides in layman's terms, without sacrificing scientific facts, the health hazards and potential dangers of naturally occurring substances that are around us everyday. The comprehensive coverage includes compounds (e.g. arsenic, lead), gases (e.g. hydrogen sulphide, ozone) and all forms of natural radiations (e.g. heat, radon). Readers will find this book both informative and entertaining because facts and important data are introduced and interpreted in the form of history, stories and scientific summaries. Each chapter concludes with a practical guide that readers will find useful.Harmful Naturally Occurring Substance and Radiation, which is fully referenced with up-to-date articles, may be used as a textbook for undergraduates and as an introductory textbook for post-graduates in biochemistry, environmental science, toxicology, medical science, and health care. People interested in personal and public health and earth issues will find this book a thought-provoking and revealing read. The book may also be a source of information for policy makers, public health officials, city planners and environmental engineers.

General

Imprint:	World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Country of origin:	Singapore
Release date:	February 2013
First published:	2013
Authors:	Raymond Poon
Dimensions:	235 x 158 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	276
ISBN-13:	978-981-4412-93-3
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > General
LSN:	981-4412-93-7
Barcode:	9789814412933

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