| Description |
1 online resource (xxi, 291 pages) : illustrations, maps |
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data file |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Hazardous wasts, theories of industrial disaster, and population at risk -- E-wastes, presistent organic pollutants, and health effects -- Contaminated communities, national and transnational regulatory responses -- Conclusion. |
| Summary |
In the post-World War II period, modern societies have developed numerous heterogeneous synthetic organic compounds released into the environment and human habitats. This book addresses the threats posed by these contaminants and other hazardous wastes to human health and the health of other species in the environment. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Language |
English. |
| Subject |
Industrial accidents -- Social aspects.
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Industrial accidents -- Social aspects. |
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Industrial accidents. |
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Hazardous wastes -- Social aspects.
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Hazardous wastes -- Social aspects. |
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Hazardous wastes. |
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Environmental health.
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Environmental justice.
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Environmental health. |
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Infrastructure. |
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Environmental justice. |
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- General. |
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Industrie. |
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Umweltkatastrophe. |
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Umweltverschmutzung. |
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Industrieabfall. |
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Gesellschaft. |
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Gesundheit. |
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HAZARDOUS WASTES. |
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RISK ASSESSMENT. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. |
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INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS. |
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SOCIAL ASPECTS. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Adeola, Francis O., 1956- Industrial disasters, toxic waste, and community impacts 9780739147467 (DLC) 2012029656 (OCoLC)794708268 |
| ISBN |
9780739147481 (electronic book) |
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073914748X (electronic book) |
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1322064490 |
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9781322064499 |
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9780739147467 |
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0739147463 |
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073914748X |
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9780739197745 |
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