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The Fly in the Ointment: 70 Fascinating Commentaries on the Science of Everyday Life Paperback - 2004
by Joe Schwarcz; Joseph A. Schwarcz
This entertaining examination of everyday science from the fanciful to the factual covers topics ranging from pesticides and environmental estrogens to lipsticks and garlic.
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This entertaining examination of everyday science from the fanciful to the factual covers topics ranging from pesticides and environmental estrogens to lipsticks and garlic. Readers are alerted to the shenanigans of quacks and are offered glimpses into the fascinating history of science. The science of aphrodisiacs, DDT, bottled waters, vitamins, barbiturates, plastic wraps, and smoked meat is investigated. Worries about acrylamide, preservatives, and waxed fruits are put into perspective, and the mysteries of bulletproof vests, weight loss diets, green-haired Swedes, laughing gas, and “mad honey” are unraveled. Even those with very little knowledge of science will come away informed and delighted at those humorous and accessible explanations.
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- Title The Fly in the Ointment: 70 Fascinating Commentaries on the Science of Everyday Life
- Author Joe Schwarcz; Joseph A. Schwarcz
- Binding Paperback
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 298
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher ECW Press, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Date May 28, 2004
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated, Index
- ISBN 9781550226218 / 1550226215
- Weight 0.92 lbs (0.42 kg)
- Dimensions 8.24 x 5.44 x 0.76 in (20.93 x 13.82 x 1.93 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Science
- Dewey Decimal Code 500
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