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Powerless Science?: Science and Politics in a Toxic World

PUBLISHER Berghahn Books (01/01/2014)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Library Binding)
Description
  • Examines the historical, social and political dynamics of chemical contamination.
  • Brings new insights into and analysis of how chemical substances regulation has over the last half century contributed to transform toxicants into a major threat for our health and environment.
  • Investigates the roles of scientific knowledge and expertise in the definition and management of toxicants- related issues.
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ISBN-13: 9781782382362
ISBN-10: 1782382364
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 290
Carton Quantity: 24
Product Dimensions: 6.00 x 0.69 x 9.00 inches
Weight: 1.23 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Political Science | Public Policy - Economic Policy
Political Science | Public Policy - Environmental Policy
Political Science | Environmental Science (see also Chemistry - Environmental)
Dewey Decimal: 338.926
Library of Congress Control Number: 2013017868
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  • Examines the historical, social and political dynamics of chemical contamination.
  • Brings new insights into and analysis of how chemical substances regulation has over the last half century contributed to transform toxicants into a major threat for our health and environment.
  • Investigates the roles of scientific knowledge and expertise in the definition and management of toxicants- related issues.
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