Psychological Aspects of the Problem of Atmospheric Smoke Pollution by Wallin
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"Psychological Aspects of the Problem of Atmospheric Smoke Pollution" by J. E. Wallace Wallin is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1913. This work explores the psychological implications of atmospheric smoke pollution, particularly as it affects both physical health and mental well-being. Wallin outlines the adverse effects that smoke has on urban life, linking pollutants to various health issues and broader societal concerns. In the book, Wallin
provides a thorough examination of how smoke pollution from industrial activities leads to direct and indirect health effects. He discusses how contaminated air aggravates respiratory ailments, reduces overall vitality, and diminishes mental acuity. Wallin goes further to connect atmospheric conditions altered by smoke—such as reduced sunlight, increased humidity, and fog—to psychological states, suggesting that these environmental factors can lead to feelings of depression and lethargy among city dwellers. His research indicates a strong relationship between atmospheric conditions and human behavior, with clear, sunny days promoting energetic and positive mental states, while dark, gloomy days contribute to mental fatigue and inactivity. Overall, the publication serves as both a documentary of the psychological impacts of smoke pollution and a call for more profound investigations into the effects of urban living conditions on human health. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wallin, J. E. Wallace (John Edward Wallace), 1876-1969 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | a14000047 |
| Title | Psychological Aspects of the Problem of Atmospheric Smoke Pollution |
| Original Publication | United States: University of Pittsburgh,1913. |
| Series Title | Mellon Institute of Industrial Research and School of Specific Industries, Smoke Investigation, Bulletin No. 3 |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TD: Technology: Environmental technology, Sanitary engineering |
| Subject | Human beings -- Effect of environment on |
| Subject | Smoke |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67675 |
| Release Date | Mar 21, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 293 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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