The Big Smoke: A History of Air Pollution in London since Medieval Times - Brossura

Brimblecombe, Peter

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ISBN 10: 0415672031 ISBN 13: 9780415672030

Casa editrice: Routledge, 2012

Riassunto

First published in 1987, Peter Brimblecombe's book provides an engaging historical account of air pollution in London, offering a fascinating insight into the development of air pollution controls against a changing social and economic background. He examines domestic and industrial pollution and their effects on fashions, furnishings, buildings and human health.

The book ends with an intriguing analysis of the dangers arising from contemporary pollutants and a glimpse of what the future may hold for London.

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Recensione:

'It reads like a thriller. Hence it can be recommended also to non-specialists, either scientists or lay people - everybody will be pleased.' - Science of Total Environment

'I read this book with admiration, enjoyment and (I confess) a touch of envy.' - Lord Ashby, Nature

Contenuti:

1. History and Early Air Pollution  2. The Rise of Coal  3. Evelyn and his Circle  4. The Effect of Pollution in Coal-Burning London  5. Smoke Abatement  6. Smoke and the London Fog  7. Monitoring the Changes in Atmospheric Composition  8. The Great Smog and After 

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0415672031
• ISBN 13: 9780415672030
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 204