Into Thin Air (Science & Society) - Tapa dura

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This text examines the causes of atmospheric pollution, acid rain, ozone depletion, and global warming and explains how these conditions affect our health and econo prosperity.

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This revolutionary set highlights, not just the "what" of science, but more important the "why, " the "how, " and the "who." Science and Society brings science to life by showing students the factors that motivate research and how scientists compete and collaborate with one another. Each book demonstrates the connections between science and society, especially in controversial areas, and illustrates how society supports science and science supports society. The set elucidates the real, colorful personalitie of the people behind the sciences.

Into Thin Air evaluates how scientists have studied atmospheric chemistry and basic weather science to understand air pollution. The book also covers controversial theories of the effects of pollution, such as acid rain, the Greenhouse Effect, global warming, and El Nino, and how they can influence society's economic prosperity and health.