ilość książek w kategorii: 626
Democracy in the Shadows: Citizen Mobilization in the Wake of the Accident at Three Mile Island
ISBN: 9780313260636 / Angielski / Twarda / 241 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book covers in depth the widespread and prolonged political struggle surrounding the Three Mile Island nuclear accident of 1979. Walsh documents the dynamics of the conflict between local communities and national nuclear elites in the wake of the worst nuclear power disaster to occur in the United States to date. How citizens living in the shadows of the Three Mile Island cooling towers have made their voices heard--particularly in their efforts to prevent the restart of Unit 1--is thoroughly analyzed. Extensive fieldwork over a period of six years, systematic survey data from... This book covers in depth the widespread and prolonged political struggle surrounding the Three Mile Island nuclear accident of 1979. Walsh documen... |
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574,68 zł |
Cancer Factories: America's Tragic Quest for Uranium Self-Sufficiency
ISBN: 9780313275661 / Angielski / Twarda / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For the first time, the sad story of America's uranium miners and the duplicity of our government is revealed. This expert study examines, in microcosm, the political, legal, social, medical, engineering, and ethical problems that emerged when American leaders developed a nuclear arsenal to contain the Soviet Union without considering the cost this could have on innocent lives. Medical and public health personnel, policymakers and political scientists, lawyers and legal historians, and citizen watchdogs will find this account illuminating. Ball provides the context in the 1940s and... For the first time, the sad story of America's uranium miners and the duplicity of our government is revealed. This expert study examines, in micro... |
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574,68 zł |
Assessing Risks to Health: Methodologic Approaches
ISBN: 9780865691674 / Angielski / Twarda / 344 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Risk assessment is a highly important activity of numerous governmental health and regulatory bodies. It is on the accuracy of quantitative and qualitative measurement that the decisions of government policymakers depend. Those decisions, of course, are intended to manage risks. That management frequently involves regulations over a wide range of individual and environmental exposures. Bailar and his colleagues examine the methodological challenges faced by federal agencies involved in risk assessment and the sometimes controversial implications and consequences of methodological... Risk assessment is a highly important activity of numerous governmental health and regulatory bodies. It is on the accuracy of quantitative and qua... |
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574,68 zł |
Auto Safety: Assessing America's Performance
ISBN: 9780865691889 / Angielski / Twarda / 265 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. America has struggled for 30 years to resolve controversy about the use of occupant restraint systems in motor vehicles. The book uses the differing perspectives of conflicting interests, democratic pluralism, to explain why it was so difficult to resolve the dispute and how the breakthrough toward resolution was ultimately achieved. Principles governing policymaking and corporate influences are explained and insights are provided for policymakers, corporate executives, lobbyists, consumer activists, attorneys and judges, and legislators who are participants in regulatory processes.... America has struggled for 30 years to resolve controversy about the use of occupant restraint systems in motor vehicles. The book uses the differin... |
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574,68 zł |
A Guide to Hazardous Materials Management: Physical Characteristics, Federal Regulations, and Response Alternatives
ISBN: 9780899302553 / Angielski / Twarda / 313 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book explains the fundamental principles involved in hazardous materials management. It provides a thorough and readable explanation of the laws governing the management of hazardous materials and potential management responses, including both technical and policy-related alternatives. Integrated throughout the text are definitions of numerous technical and legal terms involved in hazardous materials management, as perceived by the professional community and involved regulatory agencies.
This book explains the fundamental principles involved in hazardous materials management. It provides a thorough and readable explanation of the la... |
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574,68 zł |
Chemical Contamination and Its Victims: Medical Remedies, Legal Redress, and Public Policy
ISBN: 9780899304281 / Angielski / Twarda / 186 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Chemical Contamination and Its Victims is a comprehensive analytical study of three major problems surrounding chemical pollution: the medical and scientific aspects of chemical hazards; the legal responses to chemical intoxication; and the role of the insurance industry and federal mechanisms like the Superfund in matters related to chemical contamination. The contributors are united in their belief that reform is necessary in each of these areas if victims are to be appropriately compensated for the effects of increasingly frequent chemical pollution. The book begins... Chemical Contamination and Its Victims is a comprehensive analytical study of three major problems surrounding chemical pollution: the medic... |
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455,02 zł |
Guide to the Development of On-Site Sanitation
ISBN: 9789241544436 / Angielski / Miękka / 245 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Safe disposal of excreta is of fundamental importance, not only for the health of the community, but also because of the social and environmental benefits it brings. However, for many low-income communities, particularly in developing countries, installation of a sewerage system is not always a feasible option. For such communities, on-site disposal u dealing with excreta where they are deposited u offers a hygienic and affordable solution. This book provides in-depth technical information about the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the major types of on-site sanitation...
Safe disposal of excreta is of fundamental importance, not only for the health of the community, but also because of the social and environmental bene...
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247,45 zł |
Preventing Sexual Assault: 171 Ways Women Can Prevent Sexual Assault
ISBN: 9780978747657 / Angielski / Miękka / 116 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This updated award winning book labeled a 'must read' for every woman in America by Tanya Brown, sister of Nicole Brown-Simpson, is a book like no other. This book is not meant to scare its readers, but to give women of all ages the information necessary to avoid situations that could lead to rape or sexual assault. Grand Award Winner in Writing Excellence, the book is a quick, yet thorough guide, through situations that many people have no idea can even lead to sexual assaults. Much of the information found in this book exists nowhere else. From online activities, to dating, to moving-in to...
This updated award winning book labeled a 'must read' for every woman in America by Tanya Brown, sister of Nicole Brown-Simpson, is a book like no oth...
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63,98 zł |
Keep Your Daughter Safe: Ways Young Women Can Prevent Sexual Assault
ISBN: 9780978747626 / Angielski / Miękka / 150 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. These updated, award-winning texts are quick yet thorough guides covering situations that can lead to sexual assaults--from online activities to dating to moving into a new residence to driving.
These updated, award-winning texts are quick yet thorough guides covering situations that can lead to sexual assaults--from online activities to datin...
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63,98 zł |
Principles for the Safety Assessment of Food Additives and Contaminants in Food - Environmental Health Criteria No 70 -
ISBN: 9789241542708 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A review of the toxicological and chemical characteristics of food additives, testing of chemicals in food and the evaluation of test results.
A review of the toxicological and chemical characteristics of food additives, testing of chemicals in food and the evaluation of test results.
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121,10 zł |
Food and Nutrition at Risk in America: Food Insecurity, Biotechnology, Food Safety and Bioterrorism: Food Insecurity, Biotechnology, Food Safety and B
ISBN: 9780763754082 / Angielski / Miękka / 315 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This Text Offers Readers The Opportunity To Consider The Current Status Of Food Insecurtiy, Biotechnology, Food Safety, And Bioterrorism In America As Well As The Types Of Assitance And Policies Needed To Ensure Health And Welfare.
This Text Offers Readers The Opportunity To Consider The Current Status Of Food Insecurtiy, Biotechnology, Food Safety, And Bioterrorism In America As...
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771,81 zł |
Chemical Alert! a Community Action Handbook
ISBN: 9780292746763 / Angielski / Miękka / 254 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In the 1978 Love Canal toxic waste crisis, concerned citizens "did a far better job of evaluating the health of the community than did the professionals of the New York Health Department," asserts Marvin Legator. In Chemical Alert A Community Action Handbook, he and coeditor Sabrina Strawn offer a step-by-step guide that can be used by any lay person or citizens' group to determine whether a health risk exists in their area. Writing for the general reader with no scientific expertise, environmental, medical, and legal professionals instruct communities on the... In the 1978 Love Canal toxic waste crisis, concerned citizens "did a far better job of evaluating the health of the community than did the professi... |
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114,06 zł |
Practical Compliance EPA Risk Mngmnt
ISBN: 9780816907489 / Angielski / Twarda / 210 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. At last, smaller chemical processing operations have truly easy access to process safety and risk management programs tailored to meet their needs. Written as a -how to- book with checklists, it offers sufficient information for managers of facilities with small chemical operations to implement a process safety program and meet existing regulations.
At last, smaller chemical processing operations have truly easy access to process safety and risk management programs tailored to meet their needs. Wr...
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436,53 zł |
Health Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation
ISBN: 9780941599696 / Angielski / Miękka / 108 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. We are under continual attack from electromagnetic fields (EMFs) radiating from power lines, household wiring, microwave ovens, computers, televisions, clock radios, cellular phones, electric blankets and other appliances. Researchers have correlated electropollution with increases in cancer, birth defects, depression, learning disabilities, chronic fatigue syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, and sudden infant death syndrome. The danger is real and with increasing use of electricity in our environment it is one of the reasons why many scientists believe some disease rates are on the rise. This...
We are under continual attack from electromagnetic fields (EMFs) radiating from power lines, household wiring, microwave ovens, computers, televisions...
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47,63 zł |
The Tiger Within: Practical Self Defense In A Modern World: How To Bring Out Your Inner Tiger When You Need It Most
ISBN: 9780473137144 / Angielski / Miękka / 138 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Have you ever seen a cat attacked by a dog? Have you ever seen that same cat turn and send the dog running? The cat that sends an attacking dog running has a secret. This cat knows that somewhere deep inside there is a TIGER lurking. The Tiger Within examines the lessons we can learn from such a cat and how we can apply them to our everyday lives and environment. Topics covered include: Mental preparedness Awareness of your environment Identifying threats Using your body and voice to dissuade an attacker Using everyday items as effective weapons Where to hit for maximum effect Complete with...
Have you ever seen a cat attacked by a dog? Have you ever seen that same cat turn and send the dog running? The cat that sends an attacking dog runnin...
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67,08 zł |
My Aspartame Experiment: Report from a Private Citizen
ISBN: 9781439210468 / Angielski / Miękka / 166 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In My Aspartame Experiment: Report from a Private Citizen, author Victoria Inness-Brown recounts her controversial 2-1/2 year study of the effects of the artificial sweetener aspartame. Found in packets of NutraSweet or Equal, the sweetener is ingested by an estimated 200 million people and found in over 6,000 consumables, including sodas, candies, coffees, pharmaceuticals, vitamins, and dairy products. Though approved by the FDA, Inness-Brown claims the approval was based on studies cut off before the true effects of the additive could be seen. In addition, human studies use aspartame in...
In My Aspartame Experiment: Report from a Private Citizen, author Victoria Inness-Brown recounts her controversial 2-1/2 year study of the effects of ...
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44,65 zł |
Hair Loss: What to do if it Happens to You
ISBN: 9781450203487 / Angielski / Miękka / 212 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. I'm losing my hair, what am I going to do? That's what over 80 million Americans have asked themselves when they started to lose their hair. With so many products and procedures on the market, how do you know which ones will be the most effective? Hair Loss: What to do if it Happens to You will help you understand the options for yourself. It will equip you with information that will assist you in finding the right solution before you spend your money. You'll learn that there are herbs that studies have shown to out-perform Minoxidil but the big pharmaceutical companies don't want you to know...
I'm losing my hair, what am I going to do? That's what over 80 million Americans have asked themselves when they started to lose their hair. With so m...
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76,71 zł |
Hair Loss: What to do if it Happens to You
ISBN: 9781450203500 / Angielski / Twarda / 212 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. I'm losing my hair, what am I going to do? That's what over 80 million Americans have asked themselves when they started to lose their hair. With so many products and procedures on the market, how do you know which ones will be the most effective? Hair Loss: What to do if it Happens to You will help you understand the options for yourself. It will equip you with information that will assist you in finding the right solution before you spend your money. You'll learn that there are herbs that studies have shown to out-perform Minoxidil but the big pharmaceutical companies don't want you to know...
I'm losing my hair, what am I going to do? That's what over 80 million Americans have asked themselves when they started to lose their hair. With so m...
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119,45 zł |
Are Your Diet Sodas Killing You? Results from My Aspartame Experiment
ISBN: 9781456377731 / Angielski / Miękka / 58 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. How safe is aspartame? Found in packets of NutraSweet(r) or Equal(r) in most restaurants, the artificial sweetener is ingested by an estimated 200 million worldwide. It is found in more than 6,000 consumables, including sodas, juices, candies, coffees, teas, pharmaceuticals, vitamins, and dairy products. Concerned about the health of family members drinking large quantities of diet soda, author Victoria Inness-Brown took a remarkable step. She raised 108 rats, giving 60 of them NutraSweet-laced water for 2 1/2 years. While the majority of her 48 controls stayed healthy, the aspartame-drinking...
How safe is aspartame? Found in packets of NutraSweet(r) or Equal(r) in most restaurants, the artificial sweetener is ingested by an estimated 200 mil...
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67,08 zł |
Outsmarting the Bad Guys: A Personal Safety Guide for Women
ISBN: 9780971607620 / Angielski / Miękka / 108 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Free bonus chapters on child safety"--Cover.
"Free bonus chapters on child safety"--Cover.
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66,77 zł |