The Poison Paradox - John Timbrell - Books - Oxford University Press - 9780192804952 - September 2, 2005
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John Timbrell
The Poison Paradox

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Every day we are surrounded by chemicals that are potentially harmful. Some of these we take intentionally in the form of drugs; some we take unknowingly through the food we eat, and the environment around us. John Timbrell explores what makes particular chemicals harmful, what their effects are, and how we can test for them. He examines drugs such as Paracetamol and what it does to the body; Ricin, the most toxic substance known to man; Paraquat, a widely available weedkiller; and how the puffer fish, eaten as a delicacy in Japan, can kill. Using case studies from all around the world, such as the Spanish Oil syndrome which made over 20,000 people ill in Madrid, Timbrell uncovers the facts behind chemical scares. He shows how, with a rational, scientific, and balanced approach, risks can be assessed and managed safely.

Media Books     Hardcover Book   (Book with hard spine and cover)
Released September 2, 2005
ISBN13 9780192804952
Publishers Oxford University Press
Pages 352
Dimensions 163 × 242 × 24 mm   ·   689 g
Language English  

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