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Naturally dangerous, surprising facts about food, health, and the environment, James P. Collman

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Naturally dangerous, surprising facts about food, health, and the environment, James P. Collman
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-237) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Naturally dangerous
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
45172217
Responsibility statement
James P. Collman
Sub title
surprising facts about food, health, and the environment
Summary
Examines the scientific facts behind claims about the safety or dangers of organic and commercial foods, natural herbs, modern medicine, and the environment
Table Of Contents
Overture: Is anything safe? -- Chemicals lurking in your grocery store -- Pharmacy -- Is health food store an oxymoron? -- Infectious agents: are all microorganisms bad? -- Cancer and the environment -- Nature is elemental -- Natural and unnatural molecules in the environment -- Is the sky falling?? -- Dust, magnets, and scuba diving -- We are all radioactive! -- Epilogue : There is no free lunch
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