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

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 336-337) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Perils of progress

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

40589105

Responsibility statement

John Ashton & Ron Laura

Sub title

the health and environment hazards of modern technology and what you can do about them

Table Of 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' -- Artifical 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

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