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Naturally Dangerous - Surprising facts about food, health, and the environment (Hardcover) Loot Price: R1,275
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Naturally Dangerous - Surprising facts about food, health, and the environment (Hardcover): James P. Collman

Naturally Dangerous - Surprising facts about food, health, and the environment (Hardcover)

James P. Collman

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Loot Price R1,275 Discovery Miles 12 750 | Repayment Terms: R119 pm x 12*

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Full of surprising anecdotes, curious facts and historical oddities, this remarkable little book connects observations from our everyday lives to the scientific principles that explain them. You will find information on organic produce, irradiated foods, trans fat and fat substitutes, natural herbs, designer drugs, smallpox, Mad Cow Disease, Prions, Anthrax, cancer, DNA testing, global warming, acid rain, aphrodisiacs, pheromones, and much more. Chances are if there is something you were wondering about, you will find it covered here. Should you be eating margarine? Are cell phones safe? Read on! The author has avoided scientific jargon and mathematics to make this book of interest to nonscientists and scientists alike.

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Imprint: University Science Books,U.S.
Country of origin: United States
Release date: September 2001
First published: 2001
Authors: James P. Collman
Dimensions: 241 x 165 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 280
ISBN-13: 978-1-891389-09-2
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Popular science
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LSN: 1-891389-09-2
Barcode: 9781891389092

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