Fly in the Ointment, The
Résumé
Hot on the heels of his previous bestsellers, award-winning author Dr. Joe Schwarcz's latest book, The Fly in the Ointment, doesn't disappoint. From pesticides and environmental estrogens to lipsticks and garlic, Dr. Joe is back to demystify the science that surrounds us. Why do some people drill holes in their heads for "enlightenment"? How did a small chemical error nearly convict the unfortunate Patricia Stallings for murdering her son? Where does the expression "take a bromide" come from? Schwarcz investigates aphrodisiacs, ddt, bottled water, vitamins, barbiturates, plastic wrap, and smoked meat. He puts worries about acrylamide, preservatives, and waxed fruit into perspective and unravels the mysteries of bulletproof vests, weight loss diets, and "mad honey." From the fanciful to the factual, Dr. Joe Schwarcz enlightens us all - no drills attached.
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Editeur : ECW Press
Publication : 26 septembre 2011
Intérieur : Noir & blanc
Support(s) : Livre numérique eBook [PDF]
Contenu(s) : PDF
Protection(s) : Marquage social (PDF)
Taille(s) : 1,21 Mo (PDF)
Langue(s) : Anglais
EAN13 Livre numérique eBook [PDF] : 9781554906215
EAN13 (papier) : 9781550226218
