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Toxic Drift: Pesticides And Health In The Postworld War Ii South (Walter Lynwood Fleming Lectures In Southern History),Used
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Following World War Ii, Chemical Companies And Agricultural Experts Promoted The Use Of Synthetic Chemicals Such As Ddt, Which Had Been Developed To Help The Military Fight Typhoid And Malaria Abroad, As Pesticides On Weeds And Insects. It Was, Pete Daniel Points Out, A Convenient Way For Companies To Apply Their Wartime Research To The Domestic Market. In Toxic Drift, Daniel Documents The Particularly Disastrous Effects This Campaign Had On The South'S Public Health And Environment, Exposing The Careless Mentality That Allowed Pesticide Application To Swerve Out Of Control Over Twentyfive Years.Millions Of Tons Of Highly Toxic Chemicals Spread Over The South, Much Of Them From Crop Dusters. The Quest To Destroy Pests, Daniel Contends, Unfortunately Outran Research On Insect Resistance, Ignored Environmental Damage, And Downplayed The Dangers Of Residue Accumulation And Threats To Fish, Wildlife, Domestic Animals, And Humans. He Tells A Story Of Bureaucratic Perfidy, Scientific Hubris, And Corporate Irresponsibility As He Relates Specific Cases Of Chemical Exposure And Poisoning Including Fish Kills In The Mississippi River, Ducks Falling Dead From The Sky, And Farm Animals Destroyed By Bungled, Overzealous Attempts To Wipe Out Fire Ants.Daniel Explains How The Agricultural Research Service, A Federal Entity Charged With Regulating Pesticides, Allowed Dangerous Formulations To Be Sold And Often Failed To Enforce Proper Labeling. Objections To The Undisciplined Use Of Synthetic Pesticides From Rachel Carson, Clarence Cottam, And Other Critics Went Unheeded. The Consequences For Human Health Were Staggering: Death And Severe Debilitation.Using Legal Sources, Archival Records, Newspapers, And Congressional Hearings, Daniel Constructs A Factfilled Account Of The Use, Abuse, And Regulation Of Pesticides From World War Ii Until 1970. Toxic Drift Recounts An Important Episode In Ecological History As It Cautions Against Not Only The Continued Threat Of Pesticides But Also The Dangers Surrounding Newer Issues Such As 'Mad Cow' Disease And Genetic Engineering.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Toxic Drift'? A: 'Toxic Drift' examines the impact of synthetic pesticides on public health and the environment in the post-World War II South, highlighting the consequences of unchecked chemical usage.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Toxic Drift'? A: The author of 'Toxic Drift' is Pete Daniel, who provides a detailed account of pesticide use and regulation from World War II until 1970.
- Q: What type of book is 'Toxic Drift'? A: 'Toxic Drift' is a hardcover book, categorized under United States history, and is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Toxic Drift' have? A: 'Toxic Drift' contains 209 pages, providing a thorough exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'Toxic Drift' published? A: 'Toxic Drift' was published on January 1, 2005.
- Q: What topics does 'Toxic Drift' cover? A: 'Toxic Drift' covers topics such as the history of pesticide use, environmental damage, human health risks, and regulatory failures related to pesticides.
- Q: Is 'Toxic Drift' suitable for academic research? A: 'Toxic Drift' is a well-researched work that utilizes legal sources, archival records, and congressional hearings, making it suitable for academic research on pesticides and public health.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: 'Toxic Drift' is listed as being in very good condition, indicating minor wear but overall quality.
- Q: What significant historical events does 'Toxic Drift' address? A: 'Toxic Drift' addresses historical events related to the use of pesticides following World War II, including specific cases of chemical exposure and the resulting public health crises.
- Q: Are there any critical perspectives included in 'Toxic Drift'? A: 'Toxic Drift' includes critical perspectives from notable figures like Rachel Carson and Clarence Cottam, who opposed the use of synthetic pesticides.