Handbook of Noise Control [Hardcover]

Cyril M. Harris (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1979 | ISBN-10: 0070268142 | ISBN-13: 978-0070268142 | Edition: 2nd

A revision and expansion of an established reference covering the solution of noise problems in industrial, business, residential and community environments. The Handbook's scope has been significantly increased to include acoustical measurements. It covers practical information on how noise is produced, how it is measured, how it affects people and how it can be controlled. Formerly entitled "Handbook of noise control", this third edition now includes important material on acoustical measurement, offers practical solutions to more troublesome environmental problems in daily noise, and incorporates both SI units and US customary units.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 738 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education; 2nd edition (February 1, 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070268142
• ISBN-13: 978-0070268142
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.3 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,468,182 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not really out of print, June 14, 2004

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This review is from: Handbook of Acoustical Measurements and Noise Control (Hardcover)

Although many searches say that this book is out of print, that is not entirely true. It has been reprinted by the Acoustical Society of America and is available from them. The ISBN of the reprint is 1-56396-744-X.