| Title | : | Synthetic Planet: Chemical Politics and the Hazards of Modern Life |
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| ISBN | : | 0415933552 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780415933551 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 |
| Publication | : | First published November 12, 2013 |
This timely collection of original essays traces the migration of synthetic chemicals from the laboratory to the factory and then into the environment, bodies and communities. Turning our attention to the impact these chemicals have on our ecosystems, human health, social organization and political processes, the contributors break new ground by focusing on the production and distribution of these potentially hazardous agents themselves rather than just detailing their effects.
Synthetic Planet: Chemical Politics and the Hazards of Modern Life Reviews
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Monica Casper, AB'88
Editor
From the editor: "From chemistry sets to chemical weapons, from plastics to pesticides, and from air pollution to Agent Orange, industrial chemicals have transformed the way we live. This timely collection of original essays traces the migration of synthetic chemicals from the laboratory to the factory, and into our environments, bodies, and communities."
