Dust : the inside story of its role in the September 11th aftermath / Paul J. Lioy ; [foreword by Tom Kean].

Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-251) and index.

When life changed -- Collecting dust at Ground Zero -- Freeing the WTC dust -- The path to research and sample analysis -- Timing is everything for exposure -- A scientific framework -- The presence of lead -- What was in that WTC dust? -- Into the unknown : exposure and health -- Talking and writing : to what end? -- WTC dust sticks like glue -- Exposure science in future catastrophes -- Final thoughts -- Appendix A. Presentation of the detailed data set on the compounds measured in the WTC dust samples -- Appendix B. Original members of the WTC Technical Panel -- Appendix C. Comments on WTC Signature Study and Peer Review from Greg Meeker, Paul Lioy, and Mort Lippmann, November 3, 2005.

From the Publisher: Despite exhaustive reports about the September 11th attacks at the World Trade Center, no one report examines the dust that poured from the skies as the buildings collapses in as much personal and technical detail as Lioy offers here. From his own experiences examining and analyzing the dust, to his work with the various agencies involved in the aftermath of the disaster, the author puts together a compelling examination of the dust itself and the agencies, mechanisms, and people in place to deal with it. This completely fresh perspective sheds new light on one of our nation's darkest moments.