Air Pollution: Problems and Solutions

Publisher: Facts on File | Pages: 196 | 2005-12-30 | ISBN 0816056056 | PDF | 5 MB

The impact society has on the progress and acceptance of new science -and vice versa - is greater than most people think. For instance, overthe past five years, events indicate that citizens' views have helpedchange the focus of the research and development carried out by boththe U.S. Department of Agriculture and by the Environmental ProtectionAgency.

Likewise, citizen actions have influenced the direction of theactivities of organizations such as the World Bank in their efforts toimprove agriculture and living conditions in the developing nations ofthe world.

The new "Science and Society" set not only highlights the"what" of science, but also the "why," the "how," and the "who." Eachvolume provides an accessible, authoritative view of the history andcurrent state of a particular issue.

With a focus on humanizingscience, this set brings each subject - from air pollution to nuclearpower to natural medicines - to life by showing students all thefactors that motivate research and revealing how scientists compete andcollaborate with one another. By exploring the connections betweenscience and society, especially in controversial areas, each bookillustrates both how society supports science and how science in returnsupports society.

Each volume includes an introduction providing anoverview of the topic, complete chapter-by-chapter coverage, dozens ofblack-and-white photographs and line illustrations, a helpful index andglossary, lists of websites and suggestions for further reading thatallow readers quick access to detailed information.

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