The Impact of Noise Pollution
A Socio-Technological Introduction
- 1st Edition - January 1, 1976
- Imprint: Pergamon
- Authors: George Bugliarello, Ariel Alexandre, John Barnes
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 7 1 6 0 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 8 7 4 1 - 9
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… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThe 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.
Contents
Foreword
References
Part I The Socio-Technological Problems of Noise
Chapter 1 Noise: Ubiquity, Threats, and Questions
The Problem
An Overview of This Book
References
Chapter 2 The Awareness of Noise as a Risk
The Low Awareness
To Increase Awareness
Pressures For Reduction of Noise
Availability of Noise Cost Information
Some Problems In Public Information
References
Part II The Effects of Noise On Health
Chapter 3 The Effects of Noise On Hearing
Introduction
Prevalence of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Prevention of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
The Burns and Robinson Study and the 1974 EPA Report
The Effect of Aging and Pathology
References
Chapter 4 The Effects of Noise On Sleep
Introduction
Sleep—What For?
The Progress of A Night of Sleep
The Disturbance To Sleep
References
Chapter 5 Other Physiological and Psychological Effects of Noise
Other Physiological Effects
Psychological EffectsP
References
Part III Surface Transportation Noise
Chapter 6 Introduction
The Problem
The Sources of Surface Transportation Noise
References
Chapter 7 Trends In Motor Vehicle Noise
Past Developments
Foreseeable Trends
References
Chapter 8 The Technology of Reducing Motor Vehicle Noise
Sources of Noise In Motor Vehicles
Noise Reduction Without Radical Changes in Design
Radical Changes In Design
Noise, Safety, and Air Pollution
Summary of Approaches for Reducing Motor Vehicle Noise at the Source
References
Chapter 9 Noise Emission Standards
Present Legislation
Current Trends
Rail Vehicles
References
Chapter 10 The Characteristics and Impact of Surface Transportation Noise
Characteristics of Traffic Noise
Factors Influencing Traffic Noise
Summary of Factors Capable of Producing Significant Changes in Traffic Noise
Exposure to Train Noise
Exposure Inside Vehicles
Exposure To Train Noise
References
Chapter 11 Reducing Exposure to Traffic Noise
Urban Planning and Road Design
Sound Proofing and Arrangement of Living Space
References
Part IV Aircraft Noise
Chapter 12 Introduction
References
Chapter 13 Sources and Propagation of Aircraft Noise
Sources of Aircraft Noise
Propagation and Measurement
References
Chapter 14 The Technology For Reducing Aircraft Noise
Reduction of Noise Through Engineering
Operational Noise Reduction
References
Chapter 15 Exposure and Reactions To Aircraft Noise
The Participating Environment
The Non-Participating Environment
Some Considerations On The Planning of Airports
References
Chapter 16 The Supersonic Transport and The Sonic Boom
Introduction
Public Reaction
Effects On Structures and Animals
Some Significant Field Tests
Technical Considerations
A Pessimistic Outlook for the SST
References
Part V Occupational, Domestic, and Leisure Noise
Chapter 17 The Sources of Occupational, Domestic, and Leisure Noise
Industrial Noise
Construction Noise
Household Noise
Leisure Noise
Other Sources
References
Chapter 18 Exposure to Occupational and Leisure Noise
The Problem
Occupational Noise
Non-Occupational Exposure
Standards
References
Chapter 19 Workmen's Safety and Compensation Legislation
Introduction
Safety Legislation
Workmen's Compensation
Appendix: Excerpts From U.S. Department of Labor Recommended Standards For Workmen's Compensation Laws
References
Chapter 20 The Technology of Noise Reduction From Machines
Introduction
How to Reduce Noise
The Cost of Quieting Machines: A Very Rough Estimate for the United States
References
Part VI The Political Economy of Noise
Chapter 21 Introduction
Chapter 22 Economics, Welfare, and Noise
The Aims of Economics
Economic Growth
Economic Efficiency
Economic Equity
References
Chapter 23 Externalities: Voluntary Bargains, Taxes, and Subsidies
Definition
Voluntary Bargains
Taxes and Subsidies
Appendix: The Pricing of Highway Transportation
References
Chapter 24 Externalities: Legislation and Separate Facilities
Basic Considerations
Common Law Action
Noise Legislation
References
Chapter 25 Externalities: An Assessment
The Case Against Legislation
The Case Against Taxes
Summary
References
Chapter 26 Cost-Benefit Analysis
Introduction
The Valuation of Noise
Further Considerations
Appendix: Estimates of Some Components of the Dolar Cost of Noise
References
Part VII Conclusions
Chapter 27 Toward The Future
Introduction
Value-Judgments and Decision Making
The Unique Nature of Noise As A Pollutant
The Issue of Public Transport
Epilogue
References
Appendices
Appendix 1 Measures and Indices of Noise and Annoyance
Noise: Basic Definitions
Measurements and Rating Procedures
Annoyance
References
Appendix 2 Technological Forecasting For Noise Control
The Problem
Forecasting Technological Processes
Forecasting the Community Characteristics
Notes On Forecasting Methodology
Conclusions
References
Appendix 3 Environmental Impact Statements For Noise
The National Environmental Policy Act and The Council On Environmental Quality
The Environmental Impact Statement
References
Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 1, 1976
- No. of pages (eBook): 486
- Imprint: Pergamon
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9781483171609
- eBook ISBN: 9781483187419
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