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Author Ashton, John, 1947-

Title Perils of progress : the health and environment hazards of modern technology and what you can do about them / John Ashton & Ron Laura.

Publication Info. London ; New York : Zed Books ; Halifax, Nova Scotia : Fernwood Pub. ; Cape Town : UCT Press ; New York : Distributed in the USA by St. Martin's Press, 1999.

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 Moore Stacks  RA565 .A83 1999    Available  ---
Description xiii, 346 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 336-337) and index.
Contents pt.1. Technology and the quest for Utopia. The paradox of progress: is the price we pay for technology too high? pt.2. Electrical technology. The new electrical environment: the shocking truth -- Mobile phones and UHF TV microwaves: how to minimise the risks -- Microwave ovens and your health: you have to know the problems to overcome them -- Computer VDUs and television: watching for the health hazards -- Electricity in the home: should you be plugged in? pt.3. Food technology. Food processing: to eat or not to eat? that is the question -- Aluminium in food: is it factor in Alzheimer's disease? -- Food irridation: towards health or hazard in the 21st century -- Cadmium: the newest toxic link in the food chain -- Pesticides: what you need to know to keep your family safe. pt.4. Water technology. Water chlorination and your health: a second opinion -- The floridation debate: can fluriode be damaging to your health? pt.5. Environmental technology. Airconditioning: finding healthier ways to 'stay cool' -- Artificial light: shedding some light on a dark problem -- The sounds of technology: listening for clues to stay healthy. pt.6. Surviving technology. Finding the way back to good health.
Subject Environmental health.
Environmental health.
Technology -- Risk assessment.
Technology -- Risk assessment.
Health risk assessment.
Health risk assessment.
Technology -- Health aspects.
Technology.
Technology -- Environmental aspects.
Technology -- Environmental aspects.
Hazardous substances -- Health aspects.
Hazardous substances -- Health aspects.
Hazardous substances -- Environmental aspects.
Hazardous substances -- Environmental aspects.
Added Author Laura, R. S. (Ronald S.)
ISBN 185649697X paperback
1856496961 hardback