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Overview
This concise book presents the relevant scientific data, historical developments, unsolved problems, and new research opportunities related to particulate air pollution and human health. Included are chapters on the nature of particulate air pollution, fates and toxicity of inhaled particles, evidence of harmful effects of air pollution, events that led to the current controversy, interpretation of modern epidemiology studies, needed research, challenges to commonly accepted ideas about pollutants and health, and recommendations for scientists, regulators, legislators, the public and industry.Synopsis
Writing for nonspecialists, Phalen (U. of California-Irvine) provides background on the issue of particulate air pollution in cities and what could and should be done about it. As a research scientist, he claims to be skeptical of new information before it has withstood the tests of time and challenge. He emphasizes what is scientifically understood and what is not known, the responses to uncertainties, and the lessons learned, though he does touch on nonscientific matters superficially. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR