<p><em>Environmental Hazards in the British Isles</em> (1981) offers a comprehensive account of the various hazards affecting Britain. Based on a wealth of empirical data it provides a balanced perspective on phenomena that are usually presented in a sensational way by the media and then quickly forgotten. A three-fold methodology is suggested for the study of environmental hazards which concentrates on their incidence their causes and their frequency and their impact on both the individual and society as a whole.</p>