Slow death by rubber duck : the secret danger of everyday things / Rick Smith, Bruce Lourie with Sarah Dopp.
- Smith, Rick, 1968-
- Date:
- [2009], ©2009
- Books
About this work
Description
This book--the testimony of the authors' experience--exposes the extent to which we are poisoned every day of our lives, from the simple household dust that is polluting our blood to the toxins in our urine that are created by run-of-the-mill shampoos and toothpaste. Ultimately hopeful, the book empowers readers with some simple ideas for protecting themselves and their families, and changing things for the better.
Publication/Creation
Berkeley, CA : Counterpoint, [2009], ©2009.
Physical description
xvii, 328 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contributors
Bibliographic information
Includes bibliographical references (p. 276-280) and index.
Contents
Pollution then and now -- Rubber duck wars (in which Rick questions toxic toys) -- The world's slipperiest substance (in which Bruce travels to Teflon Town) -- The new PCBs (in which Rick fans the flame-retardant fire) -- Quicksilver, slow death (in which Bruce eats much tuna) -- Germaphobia (in which Rick goes antibacterial) -- Risky business: 2,4 - D and the sound of science (in which Bruce ponders pervasive pesticides) -- Mothers know best (in which Rick drinks from a baby bottle) -- Detox.
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Where to find it
Location Status Medical CollectionWA670 2009S65sOpen shelves
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ISBN
- 9781582435671
- 1582435677