pesticides

A biography of Rachel Carson.

Discusses old and new methods of controlling pests and interacting with nature in an environmentally sensitive way.

Discusses old and new methods of controlling pests and interacting with nature in an environmentally sensitive way.

"Over the last thirty years, we have seen an increase in rates of cancer, neurodegenerative disease, reproductive disorders, and diabetes, particularly in developed countries. At the same time, since the end of World War II approximately 100,000 synthetic chemical molecules have invaded our environment-and our food chain. In Our Daily Poison, Marie-Monique Robin investigates the links between these two concerning trends, revealing how corporate interests and our ignorance about these invisible poisons may be costing us our lives."--Publisher.

"Profiles conservationist, Rachel Carson, and her work to uncover the dangers of pesticides; covers Carson's inspiration, her methods, findings, and the impact of her work on the environment movement"--Provided by publisher.

Explores pesticide resistance and how evolutionary biology is being used in agriculture.

"Explores a variety of issues related to pesticides, including whether they are negatively affecting human health, how they are interacting with the environment, whether they are needed to feed the world, and what the future of pesticides might be"--Provided by publisher.

A comprehensive analysis of the efforts to control crop-destroying insects since the late nineteenth century, the use of pesticides and opposition by environmentalists.