Federal efforts toward lead poisoning prevention and the role of the sociologist

Emerald - Tập 18 Số 1 - Trang 70-85 - 1998
Barbara A.Haley1
1US Department of Housing and Urban Development

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Discusses prevention of lead poisoning among US children, claiming that it is entirely preventable yet is the most common environmentally induced disease in children. Outlines the extent of the problem then focuses on legislation, what the various acts were meant to achieve, and how they can be enforced. Explains how sociological skills were used in the author’s work for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Indicates that sociologists can help in a number of fields not immediately linked to sociology.

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Emerald

Tập 18 Số 1

70-85

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