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"its
subject is so important and its story so powerful that it deserves
to be read by the widest possible audience."
new
york times book review
"fascinating,
provocative...a dramatic and important cautionary tale that will
be the catalyst for environmentalism in the 21st century."
boston globe
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a
book about the health and environmental threats created by man-made
chemical contaminants that intefere with hormones in humans and
wildlife.
endocrine
disrupting chemicals alter development of the fetus in the womb
by interfering with the natural hormonal signals directing fetal
growth. their impacts, sometimes not detectable until years or decades
after exposure, include reduced disease resistance, diminished fertility
and compromised intelligence and behavior.
our
stolen future tells the story of how endocrine disruption was
discovered, how it works what it means, and how families can protect
themselves and their communities, all in clear, simple language
intended for a general audience.
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"frightening...an
important and compelling acount of modern scientific discovery that
shatters the assumptions behind much of this country's environmental
protection tradition. should spark a firestorm of controversy."
san francisco chronicle
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visit
this site to follow new developments in the scientific exploration
begun with our stolen future, an exploration that poses important
challenges to the way government and industry manage chemicals in
the environment. |
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"a
frightening, detective-style narrative that details for the lay
public many of the research studies under discussion in washington."
wall street journal
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an
epilogue in the us paperback edition has important new scientific
findings released since the hardback went to press, through september
1996.
developments
since then are covered by this website.
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"a chilling account of a fascinating scientific discovery.
all who are concerned with preserving the earth and the health of
its children and grandchildren will find this book both important
and rewarding."
robert redford
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our
stolen future was first published by dutton,
peguin books (ny) in 1996 (isbn 0-525-93982-2). the paperback version
was released in by plume/penguin, march 1997. it is available from
amazon.com and other booksellers.
our stolen future is now available in 14
languages.
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