Risk: A Practical Guide for Deciding What's Really Safe and What's Really Dangerous in the World Around You
by:
David Ropeik (author)
George Gray (author)
This indispensable and timely guide is the ultimate authority on the real threats to our everyday health and safety. From cell phones to water quality to air travel, Risk tells readers how to assess warnings and data in order to make informed, practical decisions about their fears and concerns....
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This indispensable and timely guide is the ultimate authority on the real threats to our everyday health and safety. From cell phones to water quality to air travel, Risk tells readers how to assess warnings and data in order to make informed, practical decisions about their fears and concerns. Laid out in an easy-to-read format, Risk includes information on * fifty top risks * analysis of risk hazards * consequences of risk on topics such as * cancer * hazardous waste * indoor air pollution * radiation * biological weapons. This essential family reference is as useful as it is timely.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780618143726 (0618143726)
Publish date: October 28th 2002
Publisher: Mariner Books
Pages no: 496
Edition language: English