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Monkeys, myths and molecules : separating fact from fiction in the science of everyday life

Summary: The Internet is a powerful beast when it comes to science; the answer to any query you may have is just a few keystrokes away. But when there are multiple answers from various sources, how can we know what information is reliable? In "Monkeys, Myths and Molecules," bestselling author Dr. Joe Schwarcz takes a critical look at how facts are misconstrued in the media. He debunks the myths surrounding canned food, artificial dyes, SPF, homeopathy, cancer, chemicals present in our lives, and much more. Unafraid to expose the sheer nonsense people are led to believe about health, food, drugs, and our environment, Dr. Joe confronts pseudoscience and, convincingly and entertainingly, advocates for a scientific approach to the everyday.

Record details

ISBN: 9781770907010
ISBN: 9781770907003
ISBN: 1770411917 (pbk.)
ISBN: 9781770411913 (pbk.)
Physical Description: 293 pages ; 21 cm.
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Publisher: Toronto, Ontario, Canada : ECW Press, [2015]
Copyright: ©2015

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Swallow the science -- A backward look -- Chemical worries -- Chemistry here and there -- Health matters -- Stretching the truth.
Additional Physical Form available Note:	Issued also in electronic format.