A collection of facts and statistics about dangerous and/or nasty things in nature, on the Earth, in space, the human body, science, places, sports, culture, and the past.
murder and the birth of forensic medicine in jazz age New York
Blum, Deborah
2011
Shares the story of how the appointment of Charles Norris as chief medical examiner in New York in 1918 dramatically slowed the incidence of murder by poisoning, and looks at how Norris worked together with toxicologist Alexander Gettler to investigate chemistry-related deaths and disorders and to establish the discipline of forensics.
An alphabetically-arranged guide to over one hundred different types of toxins that discusses what they are, how they are measured, where they are found, what the side effects are, how they can be avoided, and other related topics.
Provides basic health information about the environment and its effect on human health, including the effects of air pollution, water pollution, hazardous chemicals, food hazards, radiation hazards, biological agents, and household hazards.
Exposes the dangerous toxins present in many commonplace items in our offices and homes--including dust, shampoos and toothpaste--and empowers readers with tips for protecting themselves and their families.
