The Big Smoke (Routledge Revivals)
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The Big Smoke (Routledge Revivals) by Peter Brimblecombe
First published in 1987, Peter Brimblecombe's book provides an engaging historical account of air pollution in London, offering a fascinating insight into the development of air pollution controls against a changing social and economic background. He examines domestic and industrial pollution and their effects on fashions, furnishings, buildings and human health. The book ends with an intriguing analysis of the dangers arising from contemporary pollutants and a glimpse of what the future may hold for London.'It reads like a thrillerHence it can be recommended also to non-specialists, either scientists or lay people - everybody will be pleased.' - Science of Total Environment
'I read this book with admiration, enjoyment and (I confess) a touch of envy.' - Lord Ashby, Nature
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415672030 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415672031 |
| Title | The Big Smoke (Routledge Revivals) |
| Author | Peter Brimblecombe |
| Series | Routledge Revivals |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Year published | 2012-11-22 |
| Number of pages | 188 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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