Technology and Risk (Science and Humanity Series)

Author: H.W. Lewis (USA)
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Publish Date: 1994-04-01
Features: We spend our lives surrounded by modern marvels, yet we remain concerned about chemical pollution; we use clean electricity from nuclear power plants but worry about the possibility of nuclear accidents. Is technology really as dangerous as many of us think? How great are the risks posed by pesticides, acid rain, global warming, and nuclear energy? Is our regulatory agencies providing us with adequate protection? This book will provide readers with new authoritative scientific information and important case studies. These data offer a very valuable reference for humanity to understand and reveal the mysteries of nature.