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Science on the Air

Author : Marcel Chotkowski LaFollette
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226466957
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (264 download)

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Download or read book Science on the Air written by Marcel Chotkowski LaFollette and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mr. Wizard’s World. Bill Nye the Science Guy. NPR’s Science Friday. These popular television and radio programs broadcast science into the homes of millions of viewers and listeners. But these modern series owe much of their success to the pioneering efforts of early-twentieth-century science shows like Adventures in Science and “Our Friend the Atom.” Science on the Air is the fascinating history of the evolution of popular science in the first decades of the broadcasting era. Marcel Chotkowski LaFollette transports readers to the early days of radio, when the new medium allowed innovative and optimistic scientists the opportunity to broadcast serious and dignified presentations over the airwaves. But the exponential growth of listenership in the 1920s, from thousands to millions, and the networks’ recognition that each listener represented a potential consumer, turned science on the radio into an opportunity to entertain, not just educate. Science on the Air chronicles the efforts of science popularizers, from 1923 until the mid-1950s, as they negotiated topic, content, and tone in order to gain precious time on the air. Offering a new perspective on the collision between science’s idealistic and elitist view of public communication and the unbending economics of broadcasting, LaFollette rewrites the history of the public reception of science in the twentieth century and the role that scientists and their institutions have played in both encouraging and inhibiting popularization. By looking at the broadcasting of the past, Science on the Air raises issues of concern to all those who seek to cultivate a scientifically literate society today.

The Science of Air

Author : Frank R. Spellman
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781420075335
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (753 download)

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Download or read book The Science of Air written by Frank R. Spellman and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hailed on first publication as a masterful review of the topic, The Science of Air: Concepts and Applications quickly became a standard resource in the field. Clearly written and user-friendly, the second edition continues to provide the scientific underpinnings of the essence of air. Major expansions include: Air math and physics Air flow parameters Indoor air quality Regulatory updates related to indoor and outdoor air quality Updated air pollution control technologies The text follows a pattern that is nontraditional, using a paradigm based on real-world experience. It covers air resource utilization and air protection, contains regulatory updates related to air quality, and provides an update on pollution control technologies. In addition to the discussion of numerous mitigation and remediation procedures, this authoritative resource includes an expanded section on the fundamentals of air chemistry and physics, making it an indispensable text for those tasked with compliance to air pollution laws. The common thread woven through the fabric of this text is air resource utilization and its protection. Numerous examples exist on how understanding the science of air can assist in understanding global climate change, air pollution, radon, indoor air quality, and acid rain. To solve these problems and understand the issues related to air, air pollution control practitioners need a broad base of scientific information from which to draw — The Science of Air fills this critical need.

Governing the Air

Author : Rolf Lidskog
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262297353
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (622 download)

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Download or read book Governing the Air written by Rolf Lidskog and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2011-10-28 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experts offer theoretical and empirical analyses that view the regulation of transboundary air pollution as a dynamic process. Governing the Air looks at the regulation of air pollution not as a static procedure of enactment and agreement but as a dynamic process that reflects the shifting interrelationships of science, policy, and citizens. Taking transboundary air pollution in Europe as its empirical focus, the book not only assesses the particular regulation strategies that have evolved to govern European air, but also offers theoretical insights into dynamics of social order, political negotiation, and scientific practices. These dynamics are of pivotal concern today, in light of emerging international governance problems related to climate change. The contributors, all prominent social scientists specializing in international environmental governance, review earlier findings, analyze the current situation, and discuss future directions for both empirical and theoretical work. The chapters discuss the institutional dimensions of international efforts to combat air pollution, examining the effectiveness of CLRTAP (Convention for Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution) and the political complexity of the European Union; offer a broad overview and detailed case studies of the roles of science, expertise, and learning; and examine the “missing link” in air pollution policies: citizen involvement. Changing political conditions, evolving scientific knowledge, and the need for citizen engagement offer significant challenges for air pollution policy making. By focusing on process rather than product, learning rather than knowledge, and strategies rather than interests, this book gives a nuanced view of how air pollution is made governable.

Science with Air

Author : Helen Edom
Publisher : Usborne Books
ISBN 13 : 9780794523312
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (233 download)

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Download or read book Science with Air written by Helen Edom and published by Usborne Books. This book was released on 2008-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This colorful book is packed with exciting scientific activities designed to help young children explore the intriguing properties of air. All the experiments and tricks are safe and easy to carry out using ordinary household equipment. The text and illustrations are simple and clear so children can enjoy using the books by themselves. Further notes give fuller scientific explanations for adults who wish to work with their children.

Tabletop Scientist -- the Science of Air

Author : Steve Parker
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486492656
Total Pages : 35 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Tabletop Scientist -- the Science of Air written by Steve Parker and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-10-17 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces simple scientific principles involving air, and provides step-by-step instructions for experiments demonstrating these principles.

Air Is Everywhere

Author : Melissa Stewart
Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 9780756506384
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book Air Is Everywhere written by Melissa Stewart and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2005 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the characteristics and importance of air.

Wonders of the Air

Author : Tamra Andrews
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313027846
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Wonders of the Air written by Tamra Andrews and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2004-11-30 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second book in a four-book series exploring the elements, Wonders of Nature: Natural Phenomena in Science and Myth, looks at the wonder of air from both a scientific and mythical perspective. Intended for teachers and librarians to use with students in intermediate and middle school grades, the book looks at natural phenomena that occurs in the air around us—such as rainbows, snow, tornadoes, lightning, and thunder—through ancient myth, and details the explanations of modern-day science. With this interdisciplinary approach, students will be encouraged to appreciate the magic in both myth and science, and to understand the commonality of human experience with nature over time. Each book contains eight myths, each from a different culture, and accompanying scientific explanation to use with students. Included are bibliographies; recommended Web sites; ideas for field trips, student projects, discussion, and activities; and illustrations and diagrams that will enhance student interest. Grades 4-8.

Introduction to Air Pollution Science

Author : Robert F. Phalen
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0763780448
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (637 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Air Pollution Science written by Robert F. Phalen and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique textbook examines the basic health and environmental issues associated with air pollution including the relevant toxicology and epidemiology. It provides a foundation for the sampling and analysis of air pollutants as well as an understanding of international air quality regulations. Written for upper-level undergraduate and introductory graduate courses in air pollution, the book is also a valuable desk reference for practicing professionals who need to have a broad understanding of the topic. Key features: - Provides the most up-to-date coverage of the basic health and environmental issues associated with air pollution. - Offers a broader examination of air pollution topics, beyond just the meteorological and engineering aspects of air pollution. - Includes the following Instructor Resources: Instructor's Manual, PowerPoint Presentations, and a TestBank. The Phalens have put together a timely book on a critically important topic that affects all of us -- air pollution - and they do so in a new and highly relevant way: they consider the broad societal health impacts from a fundamental science viewpoint. The epidemiology, toxicology, and risks of air pollutants are included, and ethical issues of concern are highlighted. This book is a must-read for students who wish to become professionals in the air quality field and for students of environmental science whose work includes air pollution issues. The book is a significant contribution to the discipline. - Cliff I. Davidson, Director, Center for Sustainable Engineering; Thomas C. and Colleen L. Wilmot Professor of Engineering, Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems and Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Syracuse University Truly, human well-being and public health in the 21st century may hinge on our ability to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, control, and confirm responsible management of air pollution. This timely, informative, and insightful text provides a solid introduction for students and a technically sound handbook for professionals seeking literacy and critical thinking, real-life examples, understanding (not just rote applications), opportunities for continuous improvement, and modern tools for assessing and managing current and evolving air pollution challenges. - Mark D. Hoover, PhD, CHP, CIH Aerosol and health science researcher, author, and editor

Inspiring air: A history of air-related science

Author : Pere Grapí
Publisher : Vernon Press
ISBN 13 : 1622736141
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (227 download)

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Download or read book Inspiring air: A history of air-related science written by Pere Grapí and published by Vernon Press. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eudiometers were instruments originally devised for checking the ‘goodness’ of common air. Seeking to be more than just a chronological inventory of eudiometers, this book presents a unique retrospective of these fascinating apparatuses from the end of the eighteenth century to the mid-nineteenth century. By paying particular attention to the experimental procedures involved over the course of the test, this book aims to understand and explore how eudiometers function, to describe the materials used in making them and the different reagents employed in each eudiometrical test. Importantly, eudiometers were employed within a variety of spheres including human and animal health, gas analysis, chemical theory, plant and animal physiology, atmospheric composition, chemical compound composition, gas lighting, chemical revolution and experimental demonstration. Finally, this book looks to redress the existing imbalance in the history of chemistry regarding the attention given to theoretical aspects of chemistry in comparison to chemical practice and apparatus. The few existing accounts of chemical devices written in the past century have not been sufficiently helpful for the understanding of experimental practice in chemistry. Until now no work that deals exclusively with eudiometers and gas analysis from a historical standpoint has been published. Thus, this book will not only cast new light on the subject, but will also contribute to further research on the history of chemical instruments.

Science Project Ideas about the Sun

Author : Robert Gardner
Publisher : Enslow Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780894908453
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book Science Project Ideas about the Sun written by Robert Gardner and published by Enslow Publishers. This book was released on 1997 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sun is our planet's basic source of energy. Young scientists will discover fascinating facts about this star as they apply basic scientific principles in these experiments. Ample safety warnings remind young people to never look directly at the sun.

Clean Air

Author : Andrew Bridges
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1596435763
Total Pages : 45 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (964 download)

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Download or read book Clean Air written by Andrew Bridges and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2009-08-18 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published: San Diego, Calif.: Sally Ride Science, 2008.

The Matter of Air

Author : Steven Connor
Publisher : Reaktion Books
ISBN 13 : 1861898827
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (618 download)

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Download or read book The Matter of Air written by Steven Connor and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2010-10-15 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a deep breath. Air—without it, life on Earth would cease to exist. Though not usually seen, its presence is relied upon. At once both ethereal and physical, air has been associated with flight and spirit, and yet it has progressively become a territory that can be claimed through communications, warfare, travel, and scientific exploration. At the same time, air is no longer a completely reliable part of our daily life: like water, it has become an environmental element that must be watched closely for quality and purity. A Matter of Air investigates the meanings of air over the last three centuries, including our modern concern over emissions and climate change. Steven Connor looks at the human relationship with air, both positive and negative. His explorations include the dangers posed by radio atmospherics, poison gas, and haze as well as our continued fascination with effervescence and explosives. Drawing ideas from religion, science, art, literature, and philosophy, A Matter of Air creates a comprehensive history of the human perception of air. Thoroughly researched and written with wit and quirky enthusiasm, the book will appeal to a wide range of general readers interested in the environment, human history, and our most essential aspects of life.

Air and Water

Author : Chris Oxlade
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1978520417
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (785 download)

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Download or read book Air and Water written by Chris Oxlade and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Air and water are everywhere, playing a crucial role in human survival, and the survival of most of the planet. For a young scientist, understanding these integral parts of our world is the first step to understanding larger scientific concepts. From a hands-on approach to water surface tension to understanding air pressure, young readers will discover how both air and water work. Instructions and informative fact boxes help young readers to effectively set up their own experiments and record their findings.

Air Is All Around You

Author : Franklyn M. Branley
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0060594152
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book Air Is All Around You written by Franklyn M. Branley and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2006-06-13 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it's not windy, it can be easy to forget about air. But air is everywhere–it fills your house, your car, and even your empty milk glass. In fact, a regular room holds about 75 pounds of it! This Level 1 book, reillustrated with John O'Brien's clever, eye–catching illustrations, tells you how to discover the air that's all around you.

Air, Water, and Weather

Author : William C. Robertson
Publisher : NSTA Press
ISBN 13 : 0873552385
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book Air, Water, and Weather written by William C. Robertson and published by NSTA Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is designed to help you develop a deep understanding of the basics so you can teach without fear. Best-selling author Bill Robertson acts as your friendly guide, bringing both wisdom and wit to the study of weather. It offers all the features readers have come to love: accurate explanations, irreverent drawings, and activities that use easy-to-find materials.

Fundamentals of Air Pollution 2e

Author : Arthur C. Stern
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0323161588
Total Pages : 548 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (231 download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Air Pollution 2e written by Arthur C. Stern and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 1984-05-28 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamentals of Air Pollution, Second Edition discusses the basic chemistry, physics, and engineering of air pollution. This edition explores the processes and equipment that produce less pollution in the atmosphere. This book is comprised of six parts encompassing 28 chapters. This text starts with an overview of the predominant air pollution problems during the Industrial Revolution, including smoke and ash produced by burning oil or coal in the boiler furnaces of power plants, marine vessels, and locomotives. This edition then explores the mathematical models of atmospheric transport and diffusion and discusses the air pollution control in communities. Other chapters deal with atmospheric chemistry, control technology, and visibility through the atmosphere. This book further examines the regulatory concepts that have become more significant, such as the bubble concept, air quality, emission standards, and the trading and banking of emission rights. Air pollution scientists, atmospheric scientists, ecologists, engineers, educators, researchers, and students will find this book extremely useful.

The Hot Air Balloon Book

Author : Clive Catterall
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
ISBN 13 : 1613740964
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (137 download)

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Download or read book The Hot Air Balloon Book written by Clive Catterall and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than a century before the Wright brothers’ first flight, humans were taking to the skies in hot air balloons. Today, with basic craft skills, you can build and safely launch your own balloons using inexpensive, readily available materials. Author and inventor Clive Catterall provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for eight different homemade models, as well as the science and history behind them. Some, like the Solar Tetroon or the Trash Bag Sausage, are made from plastic bags and tape. Others, like the Khom Loi or the Kongming Lantern, are built using tissue paper and wire. The Hot Air Balloon Book also shows readers ways to heat the interior air that lifts these balloons, from tea candles to hair dryers, kitchen toasters to the sun’s warming rays. Always keeping safety in mind, the author includes detailed guidelines on when and where open flames are appropriate and the proper weather conditions to launch these lighter-than-air craft.