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Author:

Leu, André, 1953- aut

Title:

The myths of safe pesticides / André Leu ; foreword by Vandana Shiva.

Publisher:

Acres U.S.A.,

Copyright Date:

c2014

Description:

xxiii, 142 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Pesticides--Health aspects.
Pesticide residues in food.
Spraying and dusting residues in agriculture.
Pesticides--Environmental aspects.

Other Authors:

Shiva, Vandana. aui

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-136) and index. New Book -- June -- 2015

Contents:

The "rigorously tested" myth -- The "very small amount" myth -- The "breakdown" myth -- The "reliable regulatory authority" myth -- The "pesticides are essential to farming" myth -- Conclusion.

Summary:

André Leu challenges conventional farming methods by refuting the myths that surround the use and understanding of pesticides. He exposes the dangers of these chemicals and advocates organic practices as the most viable for farming in the 21st Century. Publisher's description.

ISBN:

1601730845
9781601730848

OCLC:

(OCoLC)894123321

Locations:

PNAX964 -- Northeast Iowa Community College Library - Calmar (Calmar)

NYPE343 -- Charles City Public Library (Charles City)

ALPE516 -- Fairfield Public Library (Fairfield)

VMPC334 -- West Union Community Library (West Union)