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The Resource Altering Eden : the feminization of nature, Deborah Cadbury

Altering Eden : the feminization of nature, Deborah Cadbury

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"Scientists around the world are finding alarming changes in human reproduction and health. There is strong evidence that sperm counts have fallen dramatically. Testicular, prostate, and breast cancer are on the rise. Different animal species are even showing signs of "feminization" or "changing sex," the males actually producing eggs like females. According to scientific evidence compiled worldwide, the prime suspect in these worrying findings is the increased exposure to chemicals that can mimic the female hormone estrogen and other hormones." "Believed responsible for genital abnormalities and cancers across a wide range of species, these hormone-disrupting chemicals may pose a threat not only to our human potential, but to our very survival." "Through extensive interviews with fertility experts and scientists worldwide as well as members of the chemical industry, Deborah Cadbury provides a balanced, cogent, compelling argument that propels us toward a disturbing conclusion."--Jacket
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
Extent
xi, 292 pages
Note
Previously published: The feminization of nature. London : Hamish Hamilton, 1997
Contents
  • 1. Early warnings.
  • 2. The paradox.
  • 3. A sea of estrogens.
  • 4. First suspects.
  • 5. Opening Pandora's box.
  • 6. Secret British experiments.
  • 7. The increasing cast of culprits.
  • 8. Routes of exposure.
  • 9. "A universe of chemicals"
  • 10. "Playing the trump card of uncertainty.
  • 11. The human price.
  • 12. The response
Isbn
9780312243968
Instance
Label
Altering Eden : the feminization of nature
Title
Altering Eden
Title remainder
the feminization of nature
Statement of responsibility
Deborah Cadbury
Creator
Contributor
Subject
Language
eng
Summary
"Scientists around the world are finding alarming changes in human reproduction and health. There is strong evidence that sperm counts have fallen dramatically. Testicular, prostate, and breast cancer are on the rise. Different animal species are even showing signs of "feminization" or "changing sex," the males actually producing eggs like females. According to scientific evidence compiled worldwide, the prime suspect in these worrying findings is the increased exposure to chemicals that can mimic the female hormone estrogen and other hormones." "Believed responsible for genital abnormalities and cancers across a wide range of species, these hormone-disrupting chemicals may pose a threat not only to our human potential, but to our very survival." "Through extensive interviews with fertility experts and scientists worldwide as well as members of the chemical industry, Deborah Cadbury provides a balanced, cogent, compelling argument that propels us toward a disturbing conclusion."--Jacket
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DLC
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Cadbury, Deborah
Dewey number
616.6/5
Index
index present
LC call number
RA1224.2
LC item number
.C33 1999
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
NLM call number
WA 465
NLM item number
C121 1999
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
Cadbury, Deborah
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Reproductive toxicology
  • Endocrine toxicology
  • Environmental toxicology
  • Estrogen
  • Environmental Exposure
  • Endocrine toxicology
  • Environmental toxicology
  • Estrogen
  • Reproductive toxicology
Label
Altering Eden : the feminization of nature, Deborah Cadbury
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Publication
Note
Previously published: The feminization of nature. London : Hamish Hamilton, 1997
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-284) and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
1. Early warnings. -- 2. The paradox. -- 3. A sea of estrogens. -- 4. First suspects. -- 5. Opening Pandora's box. -- 6. Secret British experiments. -- 7. The increasing cast of culprits. -- 8. Routes of exposure. -- 9. "A universe of chemicals" -- 10. "Playing the trump card of uncertainty. -- 11. The human price. -- 12. The response
Control code
ocm41400949
Dimensions
22 cm
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
Extent
xi, 292 pages
Isbn
9780312243968
Lccn
99033066
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
n
System control number
  • (Sirsi) o41400949
  • (OCoLC)41400949
Label
Altering Eden : the feminization of nature, Deborah Cadbury
Publication
Note
Previously published: The feminization of nature. London : Hamish Hamilton, 1997
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-284) and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
1. Early warnings. -- 2. The paradox. -- 3. A sea of estrogens. -- 4. First suspects. -- 5. Opening Pandora's box. -- 6. Secret British experiments. -- 7. The increasing cast of culprits. -- 8. Routes of exposure. -- 9. "A universe of chemicals" -- 10. "Playing the trump card of uncertainty. -- 11. The human price. -- 12. The response
Control code
ocm41400949
Dimensions
22 cm
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
Extent
xi, 292 pages
Isbn
9780312243968
Lccn
99033066
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
n
System control number
  • (Sirsi) o41400949
  • (OCoLC)41400949

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