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Silent
Spring ,
Released in 1962, offered the first shattering look at widespread ecological
degradation and touched off an environmental awareness that still exists.
Rachel Carson's book focused on the poisons from insecticides, weed killers,
and other common products as well as the use of sprays in agriculture,
a practice that led to dangerous chemicals to the food source. Carson argued
that those chemicals were more dangerous than radiation and that for the
first time in history, humans were exposed to chemicals that stayed
in their systems from birth to death.... $11.20 (See
harmful
effects of diazinon) |
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Chemical
Exposure and Human Health:This volume covers 314 chemicals currently
in use that are known to have adverse effects on human health. The book
ís purpose is to increase general knowledge of chemically induced
health problems. The medical data in this book, because of its nature,
will not become outdated. |
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Basic
Guide to
Pesticides
:Their
Characteristics
and
Hazards
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Basic
Guide to Pesticides :Their Characteristics and Hazards Produced by
the Rachel Carson Council, this guide, for both specialist and lay audiences,
gives information on the constituents, characteristics, health effects,
and environmental impact of pesticides. The pertinent physical properties
of some 700 pesticides and transformation products and contaminants are
discussed. The pesticides' toxic effects on mammals, other forms
of life, and the environment are also addressed. Extensive references.
Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. |
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Encyclopedia
of Natural Medicine
- Drawing on the best of centuries-old wisdom and modern knowledge and
supported by the latest scientific investigation, "The Encyclopedia of
Natural Medicine" explains the principles of natural medicine and outlines
their application through the safe and effective use of herbs, vitamins,
minerals, diet, and nutrition. Maladies covered include otitis media, allergies,
migraines, premenstrual syndrome, diabetes, herpes simplex, depression,
osteoporosis, and more. |
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