Indoor Environmental Quality / Edition 1

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 biological.

Renowned author Thad Godish expands the scope of "indoor air quality" issues to include the entire indoor environment, both in the workplace and the home. He covers:

hand-to-mouth transfer of lead, pesticides and asbestos

dermal exposures from pesticide-contaminated dust

contact with office materials such as carbon paper and other printed papers

Naturally occurring and man-made contaminants such as radon and asbestos

Godish discusses specific techniques including ventilation and air cleaning that can aid you in the clean-up of indoor air problems. He presents the major issues and concepts, and provides supporting facts in a highly readable style.
An excellent, comprehensive, clear introduction to the issues associated with the quality of the indoor environment, Indoor Environmental Quality gives you the how-tos for controlling contaminants at the source. Its readability makes it ideal for anyone who needs information about specific indoor air problems, and how to diagnose and mitigate them.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781566704021
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/02/2000
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	480
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

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

"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

From the Publisher

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)

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