Indoor Environmental Quality

by Thad Godish

Overview

When we think of indoor pollution, we usually think of conditions originating from faulty ventilation systems, second hand smoke, and other air borne pollutants. Taking an in-depth, hard science look at the problems of indoor environmental pollution, Indoor Environmental Quality covers all the major indoor contaminants - inorganic, organic, and bio

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040065808
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	02/17/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	480
File size:	3 MB

Table of Contents

Indoor Environments. Inorganic Contaminants: Asbestos/Radon/Lead. Combustion-Generated Contaminants. Organic Contaminants. Biological Contaminants - Illness Syndromes; Bacteria; Viruses; And Exposures To Insect, Mite, And Animal Allergens. Biological Contaminants - Mold. Problem Buildings. Investigating Indoor Environment Problems. Measurement of Indoor Contaminants. Source Control. Ventilation. Air Cleaning. Regulatory and Nonregulatory Initiatives. Index.

Editorial Reviews

Godish (natural resources, Ball State U.) covers the indoor environment both in the non-industrial workplace and the home. He covers the major indoor contaminants<-->organic, inorganic, combustion-generated, and biological<-->and examines the hand-to-mouth transfer of lead and pesticides, dermal exposures from pesticide- contaminated dust, contact with various types of office materials, and exposures to natural and man-made contaminants, such as radon, asbestos, and lead. The book ends with discussion of specific techniques for clean-up, including ventilation and air cleaning, and regulatory and nonregulatory initiatives. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

"Although each of the 13 chapters is carefully structured with supporting diagrams, experimental data, and review questions, a quick scan of the table of contents will lead directly to individual interest areas. From car interiors to space capsules and submarines, common and exotic needs and specific remedies are included in this fascinating book."
-R. M. Ferguson, in CHOICE, October 2001

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