Our Precarious Habitat - Couverture souple

Benarde, Melvin A

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0393093727 ISBN 13 : 9780393093728

Editeur : W. W. Norton & Company, 1973

Synopsis

Book by Benarde Melvin A

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Scientific evidence that challenges the environmental myths of our time

This new and expanded Fourth Edition of Dr. Benarde′s myth–defying book uses an evidence–based approach to refute today′s pervasive, environmental doomsday hype. With up–to–date information consolidated from authoritative scientific journals and presented in highly readable form, Our Precarious Habitat . . . It′s In Your Hands:

• Covers hot–button issues like global warming, nuclear energy, electromagnetic fields, alternative health practices, and more

• Cites barometers of environmental health such as: cancer death rates; birth and infant mortality rates; air, water, and noise pollution; hazardous wastes; and more

• Includes facts, figures, tables, and charts derived from respected scientific sources and presented in easy–to–understand terms

• Provides practical risk assessment tools and techniques to help readers examine issues objectively

• Includes new sections on alternative energy sources, climate change, and creationism vs. evolution, plus expanded information on food safety that covers genetically modified foods, organic foods, free–radicals and antioxidants, and dietary supplements

• Covers illnesses such as SARS, avian flu, West Nile virus, and prion diseases like mad cow (BSE) and its human forms

This book is a great resource for environmental science professionals and a thought–provoking textbook for students in medicine and public health, the social sciences, earth science, and other areas. Most of all, it′s an eye–opening reference for concerned officials and citizens who want a clear, unbiased perspective on environmental issues in order to separate scientific fact from alarmist propaganda.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This new and expanded Fourth Edition of Dr. Benarde′s myth–defying book uses an evidence–based approach to refute today′s pervasive, environmental doomsday hype. With up–to–date information consolidated from authoritative scientific journals and presented in highly readable form, Our Precarious Habitat . . . It′s In Your Hands: covers hot–button issues like global warming, nuclear energy, electromagnetic fields, alternative health practices, and more; covers illnesses such as SARS, avian flu, West Nile virus, and prion diseases like mad cow; and includes facts, figures, tables, and charts derived from respected scientific sources and presented in easy–to–understand terms.

New to this edition are sections on alternative energy sources, climate change, and creationism vs. evolution, plus expanded information on food safety that covers genetically modified foods, organic foods, free–radicals and antioxidants, and dietary supplements.

This book is a great resource for environmental science professionals and a thought–provoking textbook for students in medicine and public health, the social sciences, earth science, and other areas. Most of all, it′s an eye–opening reference for concerned officials and citizens who want a clear, unbiased perspective on environmental issues in order to separate scientific fact from alarmist propaganda.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: W. W. Norton & Company
• Date d'édition: 1973
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0393093727
• ISBN 13: 9780393093728
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 448
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible