Introduction

During the last teeny five years, a wave of the environmental consciousness and concern is being developed in India and other countries, countries.

About the Book

The book entitled ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE POLLUTION AND ITS CONTROL is the first of its own kind. The principal aim of 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 and the environment, and its various methods of control at source or at the listener.

Objectives and Content

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. It will also serve as a useful guide for public health authorities and industrial organizations.

Goals and Approach

Our main aim in writing this book has been to show how it is possible to enjoy the benefits of technology without suffering from the evils of noise pollution. This book also deals with the legal and planning aspects of noise control.

Responsibility and Economic Aspects

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 take 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.

For the Layman

Finally, this book will be of use to the layman who is not familiar with the more technical aspects of noise reduction at source.