Why Noise Matters: A Worldwide Perspective on the Problems, Policies and Solutions

by Val Weedon, Arline Bronzaft, Nigel Rodgers, et al.

Book Overview

Is noise the most neglected green issue of our age? This book argues compellingly that it is, and tells you all you need to know about noise as a social, cultural, environmental and health issue.

Across the world, more people are disturbed by noise in their day-today lives than by any other pollutant on Earth. From the shanty towns of Mumbai to the smart boulevards of Paris, noise is a problem. It is damaging people's health, costing billions,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849712573
• ISBN13: 9781849712576
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.1"