health aspects

Explores the factors that convinced the U.S. Public Health Service to endorse the fluoridation of water in the 1950s and considers why this practice continues in more than seventy percent of America. Discusses how water fluoridation can cause harm to the brain, bones, and endocrine system and argues that the reason fluoride was introduced in the first place -- to reduce tooth decay -- is not as solid as some would think.

Uses the multi-viewpoint technique featured in the classic Japanese film "Rashomon" to examine the events of Love Canal, a New York neighborhood that came to national attention after it was discovered it was contaminated by hazardous waste left behind by the Hooker Chemical Company.

A comprehensive overview of the history of the tobacco industry in the United States during the twentieth century, discussing its influence on culture, science, politics, law, and globalization. Includes photographs.

Chronicles the events surrounding the nuclear accident that occured at Three Mile Island in March, 1979, discussing how the accident affected American nuclear policy, social perceptions, and national identity.

Presents an examination of the illegal steroid use in sports, chronicling the investigation of professional baseball players Barry Bonds and Jason Giambi and providing a narrative overview of the investigation and its principle characters: Victor Conte, Greg Anderson, and BALCO.

Addresses the issues and controversies surrounding human consumption of animals, providing information on the health benefits and risks of eating meat and the consumer aspects of eating meat.

Offers advice on eating right, dietary strategies for the prevention and relief of common ailments, and nutritional analyses of more than 350 foods.

Presents a history of body piercing and tattooing before discussing the risks and consequences involved.

"Perennial library." Charts the progress of science toward an understanding of radiation.