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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)
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 The medical data in this book, because of its nature, will not become outdated.
Basic Guide to 
Pesticides :Their 
Characteristics 
and Hazards








 

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. 
Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine

 

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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