Allen, Robert, 1956-

The dioxin war : truth and lies about a perfect poison / Robert Allen. - London : Pluto, 2004. - xvii, 201 p. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What is dioxin? Prologue: the politics of truth. 1. Awkward questions: a dioxin spill in the Mid-West -- 2. Heart of darkness: phenoxy herbicides, Agent Orange and the Swedish doctors -- 3. Ignorance is bliss: the poisoning of Missouri -- 4. Toxic shock: deep rumbling sounds -- 5. The EPA: a regulatory sleazefest -- 6. Tears in the valleys: incinerator stories. Epilogue: challenging power and money. Appendix: Bill Gaffey's work.

0745322131 (hbk.) 0745322123 (pbk.)

2004304681

GBA442514 bnb

012929915 Uk


Dioxins--Health aspects.
Dioxins--Environmental aspects.
Dioxins--Toxicology.

RA1242.D55 / A44 2004

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