Buch, Englisch, 377 Seiten, Format (B × H): 184 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 930 g
Poisoning and Risk Assessment
Buch, Englisch, 377 Seiten, Format (B × H): 184 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 930 g
ISBN: 978-1-4398-3927-0
Verlag: CRC Press
Arsenic in Groundwater: Poisoning and Risk Assessment examines the spatial, quantitative, and qualitative aspects on arsenic poisoning; for instance, using geographical information systems (GIS) to investigate the spatial discontinuity of arsenic-laced water in spatial and temporal dimensions to uncover patterns of variations over scales from meters to kilometers. Spatial risk mapping provides insight for academics, researchers, policy makers, and politicians on possible long-term strategies for arsenic mitigation. Qualitative methodological approaches uncover the hidden issues of arsenic poisoning on human health and the related social implications. The book also examines legal aspects, such as the right to safe drinking water, as well as an in-depth look at how community participation can shape public policy.
Features:
- Describes arsenic poisoning from both the scientific and social science perspectives
- Includes technical insights drawn from GIS-based modeling for spatial arsenic discontinuity and spatial health risks of arsenic poisoning
- Provides a state-of-the-art review of the human health literature and cutting-edge scientific evidence for arsenic-related health and social implications
- Examines the environmental justice and legal issues of drinking water and its quality
- Presents environmental policy and public mitigation strategies with Public Participation GIS (PPGIS) related to arsenic contamination
- More than 2,000 references serve as valuable resources for various aspects of arsenic poisoning
Zielgruppe
Academic and Professional Practice & Development
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Sondermüllbehandlung und -entsorgung
- Naturwissenschaften Chemie Analytische Chemie Umweltchemie, Lebensmittelchemie
- Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltverschmutzung, Umweltkriminalität, Umweltrecht
- Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Forschung und Information Risikobewertung, Risikotheorie
Weitere Infos & Material
List of Figures
List of Tables
Preface
Acknowledgment
Author
Chapter 1 Arsenic Poisoning through Ages: Victims of Venom
Chapter 2 Groundwater Arsenic Catastrophe: The Global Scenario
Chapter 3 Groundwater Arsenic Discontinuity: Spatial Mapping, Spatial Planning and Public Participation
Chapter 4 Chronic Arsenic Exposure to Drinking Water: An Environmental Health Concern
Chapter 5 Risk from Groundwater Arsenic Exposure: Epidemiological and Spatial Assessment
Chapter 6 Arsenic-Induced Health and Social Hazard and Survival Strategies: Experiences from Arsenicosis Patients
Chapter 7 Policy Response and Arsenic Mitigation in Bangladesh
Chapter 8 Arsenic Poisoning in Bangladesh and Legal Issues of Responsibility
Chapter 9 Epilogue and Way Forward
Bibliography
Index