The Dirty Dozen : Toxic Chemicals and the Earth's Future
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“Many environmentalists will heartily agree with the author's conclusions....Recommended. General readers; lower-division undergraduates.”–
“Starred Review If you thought Rachel Carson's Silent Spring was scary, this alarming expose will knock your socks off. Recommended for most environmental collections.”–
“Johansen examines the history, industrial uses, and harmful effects of the 12 most commonly used organochloride chemicals. All have been fully or partially banned by the Stockholm Protocol.”–
“[T]his book can serve as a useful source of bibliographical information and summery materials.”–
“[T]his volume is worth a thoughtful reading and should be in the science collections of all public, college and university libraries.”–
“[A] valuable guide to librarians wishing to build their collections on this admittedly complicated subject. This volume is worth a thoughful reading and should be in the science collections of all public, college univesity libraries.”–
“[F]rom dioxins to the accumulation of dangerous chemicals in arctic environments, The Dirty Dozen reveals patterns of migration, synergy and chemical reactions which have an ongoing effect on the Earth's systems.”–
Book Description
Forty years after the publication of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring, this important study examines the history, industrial uses, and harmful effects of the twelve most commonly used organochloride chemicals.
The Dirty Dozen : Toxic Chemicals and the Earth's Future
The Dirty Dozen: Toxic Chemicals and the Earth's Future,Bruce E. Johansen,Praeger Publishers,0275977021,Agriculture - General,Environmental Science,Environmental Studies,Environmental aspects,Health aspects,Organochlorine compounds,Persistent pollutants,Social Science,Sociology,Sociology - General,Technology / Agriculture & Animal Husbandry
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