Title: Children and pollution : why scientists disagree /
Authors: Moore, Colleen F., 1950-
Publisher: Oxford University Press,
Year: 2009
Subjects: Pediatric toxicology; Environmental toxicology; Pollution Psychological aspects.; Environmental Health; Environmental Exposure adverse effects; Environmental Pollutants adverse effects; Environmental Pollution adverse effects; Toxins, Biological adverse effects; Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects; Child Development; Child
Abstract: Traces the debates around six key pollutants; lead, mercury, noise, pesticides, ionizing radiation, and dioxins and PCB's. Provides an overview of the history of each pollutant, research findings, and the scientific and regulatory controversies surrounding it. From publisher description.
Contents: Lead and the roots of environmental controversies -- Mercury : not just another fish story -- PCBs : another global pollutant -- Neurotoxins influence neurodevelopment : organophosphorus and carbamate pesticides -- Noise : a barrier to children's learning -- It isn't fair : environmental pollution disasters and community relocations -- The best science, values, and the precautionary principle to protect children -- Protect your family, protect our planet -- Afterword : A few remarks on global warming -- Appendix : Understanding two important statistical concepts.