1st Edition
by M. Manzurul Hassan (Author)
Arsenic-contaminated groundwater is considered one of the world’s
largest environmental health crises, as more than 300 million people in
more than one-third of countries worldwide are at risk of groundwater
arsenic poisoning. This book addresses how arsenic in groundwater
impacts human health by using the frameworks of natural sciences, social
sciences, and health sciences in the context set by environmental and
legal considerations.
Arsenic in Groundwater: Poisoning and Risk Assessment
examines the spatial, quantitative, and qualitative aspects on arsenic
poisoning; for instance, using geographical information systems (GIS) to
investigate the spatial discontinuity of arsenic-laced water in spatial
and temporal dimensions to uncover patterns of variations over scales
from meters to kilometers. Spatial risk mapping provides insight for
academics, researchers, policy makers, and politicians on possible
long-term strategies for arsenic mitigation. Qualitative methodological
approaches uncover the hidden issues of arsenic poisoning on human
health and the related social implications. The book also examines legal
aspects, such as the right to safe drinking water, as well as an
in-depth look at how community participation can shape public policy.
Features:
- Describes arsenic poisoning from both the scientific and social science perspectives
- Includes
technical insights drawn from GIS-based modeling for spatial arsenic
discontinuity and spatial health risks of arsenic poisoning
- Provides
a state-of-the-art review of the human health literature and
cutting-edge scientific evidence for arsenic-related health and social
implications
- Examines the environmental justice and legal issues of drinking water and its quality
- Presents
environmental policy and public mitigation strategies with Public
Participation GIS (PPGIS) related to arsenic contamination
- More than 2,000 references serve as valuable resources for various aspects of arsenic poisoning
