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The Impact of Noise Pollution: A Socio-Technological Introduction
The Impact of Noise Pollution: A Socio-Technological Introduction
The Impact of Noise Pollution: A Socio-Technological Introduction
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The Impact of Noise Pollution: A Socio-Technological Introduction explores the areas that contribute to the generation of noise in the environment. Also covered are the different aspects of human life that is being affected by daily exposure to noise. Issues such as the increasing number of people who have impaired hearing are also addressed in the book. The book first gives an introduction to the threats being posed by noise, followed by topics such as the awareness of the people on the detrimental effect of noise; overall effects of noise on the whole body; and effects of noise on the condition of sleep. The sources of noise, such as the surface transportation and motor vehicle, are extensively discussed. Negative psychological effects of noise are also covered. The final chapter of the book is about the reduction of noise produced by motor vehicles. The text is a comprehensive source of information about noise intended for the general reader.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateMay 18, 2014
ISBN9781483187419
The Impact of Noise Pollution: A Socio-Technological Introduction

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