Format:
xiv, 407 Seiten
,
Illustrationen, Diagramme, Karten
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24 cm
ISBN:
9781789203196
Series Statement:
The environment in history: international perspectives Volume 17
Content:
Although poisonous substances have been a hazard for the whole of human history, it is only with the development and large-scale production of new chemical substances over the last two centuries that toxic, manmade pollutants have become such a varied and widespread danger. Covering a host of both notorious and little-known chemicals, the chapters in this collection investigate the emergence of specific toxic, pathogenic, carcinogenic, and ecologically harmful chemicals as well as the scientific, cultural and legislative responses they have prompted. Each study situates chemical hazards in a long-term and transnational framework and demonstrates the importance of considering both the natural and the social contexts in which their histories have unfolded.
Note:
Enthält Literaturangaben
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Online-Ausgabe ISBN 978-1-78920-320-2
Language:
English
Subjects:
Chemistry/Pharmacy
,
General works
Keywords:
Chemikalie
;
Gefahrstoff
;
Schadstoff
;
Umweltgift
;
Toxikologie
;
Geschichte 1800-2000
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Aufsatzsammlung
Author information:
Vaupel, Elisabeth 1956-
