Toxics A to Z: A Guide to Everyday Pollution Hazards

by John Harte, Christine Shirley, Richard Schneider, et al.

Book Overview

Toxics A to Z features and alphabetical listing of over 100 toxics, identifying . . . What they are How they are measured Where they are found The symptoms of exposure What their known risks are How we can lessen or avoid those risks An easy-to-use Cross-Reference Guide to help readers identify toxics in 18 major groups, including indoor and outdoor air pollutants, household items, and lawn and garden products A glossary of terms, explanation of abbreviations, and listing of sources for further help and information

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520072243
• ISBN13: 9780520072244
• Release Date: September 1991
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 1.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.1" x 10.1"

Customer Reviews

"Toxics A to Z" should be required reading!

"Toxics A to Z" gives a complete, and thoroughly readable introduction to all of the various potential environmental hazards we face today. Although scientifically based, it gives a very good layman's explanation of the kinds of hazards to watch out for, and what we can do to avoid or reduce our exposure. Without being alarmist, it points out not just what we should be worried about, but the actions we can take to aviod these hazards and to help eliminate them from our environment. The book also gives a literally "A to Z" coverage of many of the everyday toxics we might be exposed to, either at home or at the workplace, without ever realizing it. An extremely informative and empowering book!

Excellent reference on everyday toxics

If you are concerned about the fumes you breathe at the gas pump, the No Pest Strip at home, or the pesticides on your fruit, then this is the book for you. Thousand of chemicals are listed and the level of toxicity is given. These are chemicals you encounter everyday.