Fighting toxics : a manual for protecting your family community, and workplace / / edited by Gary Cohen and John O'Connor ; foreword by Barry Commoner |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : Island Press, ©1990 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xvii, 346 pages) |
Altri autori (Persone) |
CohenGary <1956->
O'ConnorJohn T. <1954-> |
Soggetto topico |
Environmental health - Citizen participation
Environmental health - Political aspects Environmentally induced diseases - Prevention - Citizen participation Pollution Toxicology - Political aspects |
ISBN | 1-59726-884-4 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910463328303321 |
Washington, D.C., : Island Press, ©1990 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Fighting toxics : a manual for protecting your family community, and workplace / / edited by Gary Cohen and John O'Connor ; foreword by Barry Commoner |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : Island Press, ©1990 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xvii, 346 pages) |
Disciplina | 363.73/84 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
CohenGary <1956->
O'ConnorJohn T. <1954-> |
Soggetto topico |
Environmental health - Citizen participation
Environmental health - Political aspects Environmentally induced diseases - Prevention - Citizen participation Pollution Toxicology - Political aspects |
ISBN | 1-59726-884-4 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910786476803321 |
Washington, D.C., : Island Press, ©1990 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Fighting toxics : a manual for protecting your family, community, and workplace / / edited by Gary Cohen and John O'Connor ; foreword by Barry Commoner |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : Island Press, c1990 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xvii, 346 pages) |
Disciplina | 363.73/84 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
CohenGary <1956->
O'ConnorJohn T. <1954-> |
Soggetto topico |
Environmental health - Citizen participation
Environmental health - Political aspects Environmentally induced diseases - Prevention - Citizen participation Pollution - Environmental aspects Toxicology - Political aspects |
ISBN | 1-59726-884-4 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- About Island Press -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Part I: Turning the Toxic Tide -- 1. The Toxics Crisis, by John O'Connor -- The Extent of the Problem -- Socially Acceptable Risks? -- The Petrochemical Focus -- The Toxics Cycle -- Technological Solutions -- Why Hasn't Government Stepped In? -- The Toxics Bill of Rights -- 2. Organizing to Win, by John O'Connor -- What Is Organizing? -- How to Make Organizing Work for You -- Planning the Campaign -- Taking Action -- The Three Rights Model -- Campaign Strategies -- 3. Corporate Campaigns, by Peter Obstler and Richard Kazis -- What Is a Corporate Strategy? -- Research as Intelligence Gathering -- Resources -- Case Study: A Local Corporate Campaign -- 4. Getting Information, by Ken Silver -- Finding Out What a Company Produces -- Getting Information from Government Agencies -- Finding Information on Worker Health Records -- Obtaining Information About Air Pollution -- Obtaining Information About Water Pollution -- Obtaining Information About the Transport of Toxics -- 5. The Neighborhood Inspection, by Richard Youngstrom -- Why a Neighborhood Inspection? -- The Key Issues -- The Key Players -- Conducting the Inspection -- After the Inspection -- Examples of Neighborhood Inspections -- Report of Plant Inspection by the Quinsigamond Village Health Awareness Group -- COSH Groups-A Labor-Based Resource for Community Activists -- A Primer on Unions -- Bhopal -- Toxics Prevention Report and Requests for Exxon Chemicals Plant, Baytown, Texas -- 6. Working with the Media, by Peter Obstler -- Defining Your Message -- Communicating Your Message -- The Three Basic Media Outlets -- Part II: Toxics and the Law -- 7. Federal Statutes, by Sanford Lewis -- The Relation Between Federal, State, and Local Environmental Law -- The Laws.
Cleanup of Hazardous Waste Dumps -- Regulation of Hazardous Waste -- Safe Drinking Water -- Clean Waterways -- Clean Air -- Pesticides and Herbicides -- Workplace Safety and Health -- General Toxics Controls -- Environmental Impact Assessments -- Consumer Goods -- 8. Your Legal Recourse, by Sanford Lewis -- Toxics and the Legal System -- Legal Recourse Against Agencies -- Legal Recourse Against Polluters -- What Can Go Wrong: A Final Caveat -- 9: Local Campaigns and the Law, by Sanford Lewis -- Preparing for Your Local Campaign -- Planning Your Campaign -- Campaigning to Win -- Using Direct Negotiations -- Using the Law -- Creating a Citizens' Toxics Board -- Passing New Laws -- Part III: The Ultimate Solution -- 10. Preventing Pollution, by David Allen -- The Institution of Pollution Control -- Six Unavoidable Problems with Pollution Control -- Prevention vs. Pollution -- Reducing Industry's Use of Toxic Chemicals -- Reducing Industry's Hazardous Wastes -- Pollution Prevention: An Economic Environmentalism -- The Unique Benefits of Preventing Pollution -- Resistance at EPA -- Government Options for Preventing Pollution -- Citizen Involvement -- Resources -- Index -- Contributors -- Island Press Board of Directors. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910817310803321 |
Washington, D.C., : Island Press, c1990 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Health [[electronic resource] ] : an ecosystem approach / / by Jean Lebel |
Autore | Lebel Jean <1963-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Ottawa, : International Development Research Centre, c2003 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (100 p.) |
Disciplina | 363.7 |
Collana | In focus |
Soggetto topico |
Environmental degradation - Health aspects
Ecological disturbances - Health aspects Environmental health - Citizen participation Environmental health - Research Public health - Citizen participation |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-280-71796-3
9786610717965 1-55250-194-9 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Contents; Foreword; Preface; Chapter 1. The Issue; Chapter 2. The Approaches; Chapter 3. Lessons and Successes; Chapter 4. Recommendations and Future Directions; Appendix: Sources and Resources; The Publisher; |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910451165303321 |
Lebel Jean <1963-> | ||
Ottawa, : International Development Research Centre, c2003 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Health [[electronic resource] ] : an ecosystem approach / / by Jean Lebel |
Autore | Lebel Jean <1963-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Ottawa, : International Development Research Centre, c2003 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (100 p.) |
Disciplina | 363.7 |
Collana | In focus |
Soggetto topico |
Environmental degradation - Health aspects
Ecological disturbances - Health aspects Environmental health - Citizen participation Environmental health - Research Public health - Citizen participation |
ISBN |
1-280-71796-3
9786610717965 1-55250-194-9 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Contents; Foreword; Preface; Chapter 1. The Issue; Chapter 2. The Approaches; Chapter 3. Lessons and Successes; Chapter 4. Recommendations and Future Directions; Appendix: Sources and Resources; The Publisher; |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910784231903321 |
Lebel Jean <1963-> | ||
Ottawa, : International Development Research Centre, c2003 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Health : an ecosystem approach / / by Jean Lebel |
Autore | Lebel Jean <1963-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Ottawa, : International Development Research Centre, c2003 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (100 p.) |
Disciplina | 363.7 |
Collana | In focus |
Soggetto topico |
Environmental degradation - Health aspects
Ecological disturbances - Health aspects Environmental health - Citizen participation Environmental health - Research Public health - Citizen participation |
ISBN |
1-280-71796-3
9786610717965 1-55250-194-9 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Contents; Foreword; Preface; Chapter 1. The Issue; Chapter 2. The Approaches; Chapter 3. Lessons and Successes; Chapter 4. Recommendations and Future Directions; Appendix: Sources and Resources; The Publisher; |
Altri titoli varianti | Ecosystem approach |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910825214903321 |
Lebel Jean <1963-> | ||
Ottawa, : International Development Research Centre, c2003 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Promising practices to improve community performance and sustainability [[electronic resource] ] : tips for better CARE |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Washington, D.C.] : , : U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, CARE, , [2010] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (32 unnumbered pages) : color illustrations, color map |
Soggetto topico |
Environmental health - United States - Citizen participation
Sustainable development - United States - Citizen participation Community development - Environmental aspects - United States Community development - Environmental aspects Environmental health - Citizen participation Sustainable development - Citizen participation |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Altri titoli varianti | Promising practices to improve community performance and sustainability |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910699952403321 |
[Washington, D.C.] : , : U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, CARE, , [2010] | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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La sant [[electronic resource] ] : une approche écosystémique / / par Jean Lebel |
Autore | Lebel Jean <1963-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Ottawa, : Centre de recherches pour le développement international, c2003 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (100 p.) |
Disciplina | 363.7 |
Collana | Un focus |
Soggetto topico |
Environmental degradation - Health aspects
Ecological disturbances - Health aspects Public health - Citizen participation Environmental health - Research Environmental health - Citizen participation |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-280-71797-1
9786610717972 1-55250-195-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | fre |
Nota di contenuto | Table des matières; Préface; Avant-propos; Chapitre premier. L'enjeu; Chapitre 2. Les voies de la recherche; Chapitre 3. Les apprentissages et les succès; Chapitre 4. Recommandations et orientations; Annexe : Sources et ressources; L'éditeur; |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910451458003321 |
Lebel Jean <1963-> | ||
Ottawa, : Centre de recherches pour le développement international, c2003 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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La sant [[electronic resource] ] : une approche écosystémique / / par Jean Lebel |
Autore | Lebel Jean <1963-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Ottawa, : Centre de recherches pour le développement international, c2003 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (100 p.) |
Disciplina | 363.7 |
Collana | Un focus |
Soggetto topico |
Environmental degradation - Health aspects
Ecological disturbances - Health aspects Public health - Citizen participation Environmental health - Research Environmental health - Citizen participation |
ISBN |
1-280-71797-1
9786610717972 1-55250-195-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | fre |
Nota di contenuto | Table des matières; Préface; Avant-propos; Chapitre premier. L'enjeu; Chapitre 2. Les voies de la recherche; Chapitre 3. Les apprentissages et les succès; Chapitre 4. Recommandations et orientations; Annexe : Sources et ressources; L'éditeur; |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910784232903321 |
Lebel Jean <1963-> | ||
Ottawa, : Centre de recherches pour le développement international, c2003 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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La sante : une approche ecosystemique / / par Jean Lebel |
Autore | Lebel Jean <1963-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Ottawa, : Centre de recherches pour le developpement international, c2003 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (100 p.) |
Disciplina | 363.7 |
Collana | Un focus |
Soggetto topico |
Environmental degradation - Health aspects
Ecological disturbances - Health aspects Public health - Citizen participation Environmental health - Research Environmental health - Citizen participation |
ISBN |
1-280-71797-1
9786610717972 1-55250-195-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | fre |
Nota di contenuto | Table des matières; Préface; Avant-propos; Chapitre premier. L'enjeu; Chapitre 2. Les voies de la recherche; Chapitre 3. Les apprentissages et les succès; Chapitre 4. Recommandations et orientations; Annexe : Sources et ressources; L'éditeur; |
Altri titoli varianti | Approche ecosystemique |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910810653003321 |
Lebel Jean <1963-> | ||
Ottawa, : Centre de recherches pour le developpement international, c2003 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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