Smoke: A Study of Town Air

By Arthur Gough Ruston and Julius Berend Cohen

Book Overview

"Smoke, a Study of Town Air" is a foundational scientific examination of the environmental and public health impacts of atmospheric pollution in urban settings. Written during a period of intense industrial growth, Julius B. Cohen provides a detailed analysis of the composition and distribution of smoke, exploring how coal consumption and industrial discharge fundamentally alter the quality of town air. The work meticulously documents the chemical properties of soot and the resulting detrimental effects on vegetation, architecture, and human well-being.

Through rigorous empirical observation and scientific data, Cohen highlights the significant economic and biological costs associated with persistent urban fog and smog. This study serves as an early and essential contribution to the field of environmental science, offering critical insights into the necessity of smoke abatement and the development of cleaner urban living conditions. "Smoke, a Study of Town Air" remains a significant historical document for readers and researchers interested in the history of science, the evolution of public health policy, and the long-standing struggle to reconcile industrial progress with ecological health.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 102598868X
• ISBN13: 9781025988689
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 0.4" x 6.1"