Dr. Joe's Science, Sense and Nonsense: 61 Nourishing, Healthy, Bunk-Free Commentaries on the Chemistry That Affects Us All

by Joe Schwarcz

Book Overview

When did "chemical" become a dirty word?

Forty or so years ago, chemistry -- which had been recognized as a miracle-making boon to humanity - somehow became associated with warfare, sinister food additives, "toxins" and pollution.

It's a situation that Dr. Joe Schwarcz aims to put into perspective.

Yes, there's a downside to chemistry, he says, but this is dwarfed by its enormous benefits.

Dr. Joe's new collection of commentaries...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385666055
• ISBN13: 9780385666053
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Anchor Canada
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.1"