Description: 50 Health Scares That Fizzled by Joan R. Callahan Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This engaging, nontechnical book discusses 50 health scares that captured the publics attention before fading away, covering real and perceived health threats from long-ago eras to present times. Publisher Description This engaging, nontechnical book discusses 50 health scares that captured the publics attention before fading away, covering real and perceived health threats from long-ago eras to present times.Despite the benefits of advanced technology and modern safety mechanisms, the world around us seems to grow ever more dangerous and fraught with hidden risks. Even in the information age, it is challenging to discern factual, scientific information from sensationalized accounts in the media, "urban legends," or unsubstantiated Internet lore.In 50 Health Scares That Fizzled, award-winning author and researcher Joan R. Callahan examines 50 health scares in 7 distinct categories: medical interventions, infectious diseases, food scares, additives in foods or beverages, other biological hazards, chemical or radiological exposures, and lifestyle choices. With great wit and a light tone, Dr. Callahan alleviates readers concerns and deftly explains the complex issues, making the subject matter approachable. Author Biography Joan R. Callahan, PhD, holds her doctorate degree in zoology from the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. She has worked as a researcher and consultant for over 30 years. Details ISBN 0313385386 ISBN-13 9780313385384 Title 50 Health Scares That Fizzled Author Joan R. Callahan Format Hardcover Year 2011 Pages 380 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc GE_Item_ID:36733921; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9780313385384
Book Title: 50 Health Scares That Fizzled
Number of Pages: 380 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: 50 Health Scares That Fizzled
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Subject: Media Studies, Health Care Issues, Référence, Health Risk Assessment, Anxieties & Phobias, General, Healthy Living, Criminal Law / General
Publication Year: 2011
Item Height: 0.9 in
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 30.9 Oz
Subject Area: Law, Health & Fitness, Social Science, Self-Help, Medical
Author: Joan R. Callahan
Item Length: 10 in
Item Width: 7 in
Format: Hardcover
