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PublisherJohns Hopkins University Press

ISBN-100801883415

ISBN-139780801883415

eBay Product ID (ePID)48693542

Product Key Features

Book TitleMy Office Is Killing Me! : the Sick Building Survival Guide

Number of Pages342 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2006

TopicEnvironmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Public Health, Work-Related Health, Industrial Health & Safety

IllustratorYes

GenreTechnology & Engineering, Health & Fitness, Science, Medical

AuthorJeffrey C. May

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight21.4 Oz

Item Length9.1 in

Item Width6.3 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2005-028334

ReviewsMay does a good job of explaining technical information in a simple manner, using instructive photographs... Will be especially useful for libraries emphasizing legal and policy collections., An interesting read and a good resource for information on indoor air quality... it offers solutions rather than blame., "The best source of information on sick buildings that I've ever read." -- Paul Enright, M.D., College of Public Health, University of Arizona, "Takes on very complex issues, explains them in a language we can understand, and best of all stresses that sources of indoor air pollution can be identified and removed." -- Allergy & Asthma Today, "May's new book on sick buildings offers practical cures for both individuals and those in charge of such properties." -- Boston Herald, "May does a good job of explaining technical information in a simple manner, using instructive photographs... Will be especially useful for libraries emphasizing legal and policy collections." -- Choice, "This very readable, 317-page book targets the general public and office occupants." -- Janice Camp, Respiratory Care, "This easy-to-read book is scientifically accurate and practical for anyone and everyone concerned about the air we breathe." -- Jay M. Portnoy, MD, Chief, Section of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology,Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, 1/04/2006, "This easy-to-read book is both scientifically accurate and practical for anyone and everyone concerned about the air we breathe."--Jay M. Portnoy, MD, Chief, Section of Allergy, Asthma & ImmunologyChildren's Mercy Hospital, "An interesting read and a good resource for information on indoor air quality... it offers solutions rather than blame." -- Lauren Heine, PhD, Chemical and Engineering News, "This easy-to-read book is both scientifically accurate and practical for anyone and everyone concerned about the air we breathe."--Jay M. Portnoy, MD, Chief, Section of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Takes on very complex issues, explains them in a language we can understand, and best of all stresses that sources of indoor air pollution can be identified and removed., "This book is a non-alarmist, extremely current, review of many now recognized sources of inevitable and not-so-inevitable air quality impairment... this book belongs in your reference library." -- Richard Hughes, M.D. News, "Offers a scientific, practical, and thorough guide to indoor air quality." -- Environmental Building News, "This easy-to-read book is scientifically accurate and practical for anyone and everyone concerned about the air we breathe." -- Jay M. Portnoy, MD, Chief, Section of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, "Well researched and clearly presented by a recognized expert in the field." -- Dr. Kenneth W. Edwards, Real Estate Professional, This book is a non-alarmist, extremely current, review of many now recognized sources of inevitable and not-so-inevitable air quality impairment... this book belongs in your reference library., May's new book on sick buildings offers practical cures for both individuals and those in charge of such properties.

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal613/.5

Table Of ContentPrefaceAcknowledgments Part I: The Basics 1. Poor Indoor Air Quality: A Health Concern2. Shelter in the Storm3. Diseased Decor4. A Sea of Air5. Gases in the Sea of Air6. Particles in the Sea of Air7. Menace in the Mechanicals Part II: Daily Life 8. Schools: Our Children, Our Future9. Nine to Five: Where We Work10. Infirm Infirmaries and Coughing Courthouses11. Retail Spaces: Shop Till You Drop12. Before Nine and After Five: Recreation and Travel Part III: The Final Test: Grading the Air 13. Do It Yourself14. Call in a Professional15. More Data for TechiesConclusionResource GuideList of AbbreviationsNotesIndex

SynopsisBacteria and mold may lurk undetected in carpets or in the heating or cooling system of your office or school. When inhaled, the by-products of these organisms can cause allergy and asthma symptoms. Chemical vapors emitted by office furniture and equipment may also foul the air we breathe indoors, causing headaches, eye irritation, or other symptoms. Here the author of the best-selling My House Is Killing Me! and co-author of The Mold Survival Guide turns his attention to indoor air quality in public buildings. Blending his extensive professional experience with scientific explanations, May helps us see these buildings through the eyes of a building scientist, microscopist, and organic chemist. He offers a step-by-step approach to identifying, controlling, and often eliminating the sources of indoor air pollutants and allergens. Whether it's a case of mold in an elementary school or inadequate ventilation in a high-rise office building, this valuable guide can help people cope when the air they breathe indoors is making them sick., Bacteria and mold may lurk undetected in carpets or in the heating or cooling system of your office or school. When inhaled, the by-products of these organisms can cause allergy and asthma symptoms. Chemical vapors emitted by office furniture and equipment may also foul the air we breathe indoors, causing headaches, eye irritation, or other symptoms. Here the author of the best-selling My House Is Killing Me and co-author of The Mold Survival Guide turns his attention to indoor air quality in public buildings. Blending his extensive professional experience with scientific explanations, May helps us see these buildings through the eyes of a building scientist, microscopist, and organic chemist. He offers a step-by-step approach to identifying, controlling, and often eliminating the sources of indoor air pollutants and allergens. Whether it's a case of mold in an elementary school or inadequate ventilation in a high-rise office building, this valuable guide can help people cope when the air they breathe indoors is making them sick., Bacteria and mold may lurk undetected in carpets or in the heating or cooling system of your office or school. When inhaled, the by-products of these organisms can cause allergy and asthma symptoms. Chemical vapors emitted by office furniture and equipment may also foul the air we breathe indoors, causing headaches, eye irritation, or other ......

LC Classification NumberRA577.5.M39