Environmental Noise Pollution And Its Control

During the last teeny five years, a wave of the environmental consciousness and concern is being developed in India and other countries, countries. The book entitled ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE POLLUTOIN AND ITS CONTROL is the first of its own kind. The principal aim of this book is to This book is to provide a guide and an approach to noise control for those who wish to tackle noise problems. This book is a one-volume scientific discussion of the major types of environmental noise pollution its adverse effects on man on environment and its various methods of control at source or at the listener. this book aims to show what specific action can be taken to control a noise nuisance. Historical, and current statistics have been included mainly from Indian, Japanese, Canadian and American experiences in order to show the progress that has been made in the past overcoming some types of noise pollution and yet to demonstrate the magnitude of existing problems. The book will prove useful for the architect, building designer, local environmental health officer, consulting engineer and student of environmental science. This book will prove a useful guide for public health authorities and industrial organization Our main aim in writing this book has been to show how it is possible to enjoy the benefits of technology without suffering of the evils of noise pollution This book also deals with the legal and planning aspects of noise control. This book aims to show what specific action can be taken to control a noise nuisance. The discussion included in the book is not confined merely to the sufferers. However, it is important for those responsible for the noise nuisance to be aware of its power as a nuisance and the steps that they can taken for its alleviation. in this respect, some outline of the economic analysis relating to noise nuisance and its prevention and cure will be of value and this is included. Finally this book will be of use to the laymen who is not familiar with the more technical aspects of noise reduction at source.