{"product_id":"everyday-chemicals-9780231205979","title":"Everyday Chemicals","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a layperson’s guide to understanding chemical risk. The toxicologist Gerald A. LeBlanc offers a nontechnical overview of the key factors in evaluating whether exposure to chemicals in our daily lives could be harmful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEveryday Chemicals\u003c\/i\u003e makes an essential yet fairly nuanced topic both intelligible and engaging. LeBlanc's narrative voice, humor, and good wit help readers navigate information and decision making regarding personal choice around toxicological risk. -- James C. Zimring, author of \u003ci\u003ePartial Truths\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhat Science Is and How It Really Works\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngaging. Well-written. Recommended. * Choice Reviews, the American Library Association (ALA) *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eList of Abbreviations\u003cbr\u003e1. The Chemical Paradox\u003cbr\u003e2. Lessons from the Past\u003cbr\u003e3. Elements of Risk\u003cbr\u003e4. Coping with Uncertainty and Variability\u003cbr\u003e5. Assessing Risks\u003cbr\u003e6. Susceptible Populations\u003cbr\u003e7.  A Cumulative Risk Assessment: Chemicals on the Produce Shelf\u003cbr\u003e8. Assessing Risks: Pharmaceuticals\u003cbr\u003e9. Assessing Risks: Herbal Supplements\u003cbr\u003e10. Assessing Risks: Chemicals in Our Water\u003cbr\u003e11. Assessing Risks: Chemicals in Our Food\u003cbr\u003e12. Assessing Risks: Chemicals on Our Skin\u003cbr\u003e13. Assessing Risks: The Curious Case of BPA\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003cbr\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003eBibliography\u003cbr\u003eIndex","brand":"Columbia University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49400369021271,"sku":"9780231205979","price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780231205979.jpg?v=1730470517","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/everyday-chemicals-9780231205979","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}