SILENT INVADERS

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This new york follows in the footsteps of Rachel Carson's pioneering work, Silent Spring. It gives much new detail of pesticide hazards and explanations of the toxicity manifested, and also focuses on the specific dangers to women. All in all, a superb book consitituting a well-documented, excellently teasoned case against the continued widespread use of chemical pesticides. Contents : AcknowledgementsForewordClare Short MPIntroductionPesticides versus peopleScience of pesticide exposure and healthA Precautionary approach to policy and regulationTaking actionTechnical AnnexWeb ResourcesAbbreviations and GlossaryAuthors and ContributorsIndex