The Big Smoke: The History of Air Pollution in London since Medieval Times
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.
Kateqoriyalar:
İl:
2011
Nəşr:
2nd (1st - 1987)
Nəşriyyat:
Routledge (1st edition - Methuen & Co.)
Dil:
english
Səhifələr:
206
ISBN 10:
0203813898
ISBN 13:
9780203813898
Seriyalar:
Routledge Revivals
Fayl:
PDF, 9.98 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2011