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Our Precarious Habitat...It's in Your Hands

Contributor(s): Melvin A. Benarde (more by Melvin A. Benarde)

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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 alarmistpropaganda.

ISBN: 0471740659 | EAN: 9780471740650
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience  | Publication Date: September, 2007

Additional Information

BISAC Categories: Science | Environmental Science
Science | Life Sciences - Ecology
LC Subjects: Nature
Pollution
Dewey: 616.98
LCCN: 2006019131
Physical Info: 1.08" H x 9.28" L x 6.51" W (1.74 lbs) 452 pages
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