Silent Scourge

Children, Pollution, and Why Scientists Disagree

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Medical
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Author: Colleen F. Moore ISBN: 9780190452674
Publisher: Oxford University Press Publication: April 8, 2009
Imprint: Oxford University Press Language: English
Author: Colleen F. Moore
ISBN: 9780190452674
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication: April 8, 2009
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Language: English

How does pollution impact our daily quality of life? What are the effects of pollution on children's development? Why do industry and environmental experts disagree about what levels of pollutants are safe? In this clearly written book, Moore traces the debates around five key pollutants--lead, mercury, noise, pesticides, and dioxins and PCBs--and provides an overview of the history of each pollutant, basic research findings, and the scientific and regulatory controversies surrounding it. Moore focuses, in particular, on the impact of these pollutants on children's psychological development--- their intellectual functioning, behavior, and emotional states. Only by understanding the impact of pollution can we prevent future negative effects on quality of life and even pollution disasters from occurring.

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How does pollution impact our daily quality of life? What are the effects of pollution on children's development? Why do industry and environmental experts disagree about what levels of pollutants are safe? In this clearly written book, Moore traces the debates around five key pollutants--lead, mercury, noise, pesticides, and dioxins and PCBs--and provides an overview of the history of each pollutant, basic research findings, and the scientific and regulatory controversies surrounding it. Moore focuses, in particular, on the impact of these pollutants on children's psychological development--- their intellectual functioning, behavior, and emotional states. Only by understanding the impact of pollution can we prevent future negative effects on quality of life and even pollution disasters from occurring.

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